RN Emergency Room – $ 70 / hr

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse assumesresponsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing processand the delivery of patient care in the emergency room setting or other emergentcritical care areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, andevaluate patient care

Uses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient caresafely and effectively

Triages effectively according to the severity and criticalnature of patients’ condition

Comprehensively assesses a patient’s needs, obtaining theirmedical history and personal information, and seeking a doctor’s evaluationimmediately for life-threatening issues

Communicates with other medical professionals involved inthe patient’s care in a timely manner

Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms and changes inpatient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action

Carries out providers orders accurately and timely

Performs, delegates, and supervises patient care activitieswithin the scope of practice to meet the age-appropriate patient care needs

Performs and/or assists in emergency treatment as requiredin accordance with RN scope of practice

Follows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in aneffective manner

Assesses the patient’s physical, psychosocial,environmental, social, and educational needs

Develops, implements and updates patient’s plan of care,including the education and discharge plan based on evidence-based practicestandards and patient/family needs in collaboration with multi-disciplinaryhealthcare team

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Current Registered Nurse License within the state ofpractice

Minimum of one year emergency room experience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.