PRN Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides professional nursing services and patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, with the goal of delivering a remarkable patient experience. The RN follows the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families while following hospital and departmental policies and nursing standards. The Emergency Department RN cares for patients with illnesses or trauma requiring emergency attention and must recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions. This PRN role has varying shifts and days, no supervisory responsibilities, and no travel. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
- Current CPR certification.
- Obtain ACLS certification during the orientation period.
- Obtain PALS certification within three months.
- Must be willing to receive required vaccinations, unless an exemption is requested and approved.
- Recent emergency or critical care experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Recent emergency or critical care experience.
- TNCC certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, individualized professional nursing care based on scientific nursing principles.
- Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow infection-control policies.
- Ensure safe operation of equipment; prepare equipment and assist physicians with examinations and treatments specific to the Emergency Department.
- Administer medications using the electronic health record and scanning process.
- Document, monitor, and report symptoms and changes in patient status, and document nursing care accurately, completely, and promptly.
- Educate patients about illness and disease and promote health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and other hospital staff.
- Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments across all age groups; explain care and provide verbal reassurance.
- Formulate and update individualized plans of care and act as a patient advocate.
- Follow protocols, procedures, policies, and nursing standards; prioritize care using critical-thinking skills.
- Apply knowledge of cardiac monitoring, rhythm interruption, appropriate treatment, and critical medication dosing and administration.
- Function flexibly and in an organized manner under stressful and emergency situations, while demonstrating professionalism and respect.
- Participate in orientation and training of new personnel and serve as a professional resource and mentor.
- Participate in special assignments and Quality Improvement projects.
- Triage patients by quickly and accurately prioritizing acuity based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Receive required vaccinations, unless an exemption is requested and approved.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
