ER Registered Nurse - FT Days

AVEM STAFFING RESOURCES LLC•Stroud, OK

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the ER Registered Nurse provides nursing care in a hospital emergency room to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Direct patient care positions are considered safety-sensitive under Avem Health Partners standards. The role includes administering patient care and department-specific procedures; contributing to patient assessment and care planning; implementing and evaluating care; delegating appropriate tasks; administering and documenting medications; communicating with the healthcare team; and responding to emergencies. The nurse must ensure complete, compliant documentation, maintain patient confidentiality, follow safety and infection-control practices, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs. The nurse is expected to support Avem Health Partners’ mission, vision, and goals; provide courteous and professional service; communicate appropriately; maintain accountability and current nursing knowledge; participate in training, meetings, performance improvement, committees, and projects; and pursue professional learning. The nurse may act as a preceptor when requested and perform other duties within the scope of practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current RN license issued by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Current BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Current PALS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Two years of full-time RN experience in an emergency room or comparable experience.
Ability to perform the essential job duties, including visual and auditory abilities necessary for the work.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds; stand and walk constantly; and bend, push, pull, reach, and tug frequently.
Physical strength and agility to position patients for evaluations and procedures.
Ability to think quickly and competently in stressful situations and interact effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

TNCC certification.
CEN certification.

Responsibilities

Administer patient care and special procedures using the skills and training required for the department.
Contribute to patient assessment and participate in developing and modifying plans of care.
Implement appropriate aspects of patient care plans and evaluate and reassess nursing needs.
Delegate tasks that can safely be performed by others, consistent with their education and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Provide safe and effective nursing care directly or indirectly.
Administer, distribute, and document medications, including narcotics, according to facility policies, standards, and regulations.
Communicate with members of the healthcare team and report changes in patient condition to physicians or other appropriate professionals.
Ensure documentation is complete and complies with applicable regulations and standards.
Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
Follow safety and infection-control practices and respond to emergency situations.
Maintain confidentiality of client and patient information.
Keep current with nursing trends, literature, changing practices, interventions, and best practices in patient care.
Participate in required in-service programs, mandatory education, meetings, training, performance improvement activities, committees, and projects.
Act as a preceptor when requested.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, and goals; demonstrate courteous, respectful, and professional conduct with coworkers and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.