Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Aptive•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Aptive Resources is seeking experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The RN will document observations, assessments, and changes in patients’ conditions, collaborate with health team members, and provide a full range of nursing care to patients with various physical and/or behavioral problems. The RN functions both independently and under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Shifts: Nurses can expect to work ten (10) or twelve (12) hour shifts, or a combination of both, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license from any state in the United States.
Certification: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association.
Current Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association.
Certification of Emergency Nursing (CEN) through the Board of Certifications for Emergency Nurses (BCEN).
Nurses with Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) certification through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN) with ED experience will also be considered.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in an emergency department or major trauma center emergency room, with no more than a six-month gap in employment in that setting.
Education: Graduate of a professional nursing school approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
Strong clinical skills in emergency care settings.
Proficient in inserting and maintaining peripheral and central lines.
Skilled in medication administration and emergency care.
Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
Ability to provide psychological support and handle emergency situations effectively.
Team-oriented with a focus on collaborative patient care.
Ability to complete and successfully pass any required government background check

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or a Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Patient Care: Assume patient care assignments for groups of patients (1:4/1:5 patient load).
Provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of physical and psychological diagnoses.
Administer medications (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous) and blood products.
Provide emergency care as indicated.
Insert and maintain peripheral and central lines.
Perform phlebotomy and bedside testing.
Surgical and Invasive Procedures: Care for patients undergoing operative/invasive procedures.
Manage care for patients requiring special precautions, such as isolation.
Insert and troubleshoot urinary catheters.
Documentation and Communication: Complete and accurate documentation of care in a timely manner according to facility/unit policies.
Collaborate with physicians, residents, and ancillary staff in providing care to patients.
Initiate patient education as prescribed by physicians during discharge.
Support and Professionalism: Provide psychological support to patients as indicated.
Display and promote professionalism and excellent customer service during interactions with patients and their families/caregivers.
Maintain good body mechanics and use safety protective devices to prevent injury.
Demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal skills.
On-Call Duties: On-call status may be required at the discretion of the Nurse Manager.