AUTO OFFER

Profession: RN

Specialty: Emergency Dept

Unit: Mercy

Shift: 07:00-19:00 - 36-48 hours per week available

Start Date: 04/08/2024

Type of equipment - EMR - Epic

Number of Beds: 68

This is a busy urban trauma center. We are a level one trauma, Stroke, STEMI center and regional burn center. BLOCK SCHEDULE CAN NOT BE ACCOMMODATE

Summary:

• ER nurses provide care for patients from various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions.
• Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy.
• Reports to the Unit supervisor of medical facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Records patients’ current vital signs.
• Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Provides IV therapy.
• Cleans and bandages wounds.
• Provides basic, bedside care.
• Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.
• Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Proficient in recognizing life threatening dysrhythmia`s and participate in Cardiac Arrest Team.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current licensure in good standing
• Evidence of Minimum one year of recent hospital experience in the ER.
• ED charge nurse experience and Triage experience Preferred or nice to have
• Evidence of current ACLS, BLS, PALS, required. TNCC preferred
• Trauma/peds, 200 patients/day, high acuity experience preferred

JOB ID LR: 810422/810421

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $1,900.00 - $2,000.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• ER
• Level II trauma center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• ER: 2 years (Preferred)
• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, MO 65804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person