Location
Vidalia GA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Department
Emergency Room
Top Client in need of Emergency Room Registered Nurse As a
Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room, you are responsible to triage,
assess and treat patients of all ages presenting for emergency care. We
provide timely, compassionate care for patients with emergency and
life-threatening conditions. Our range of services include everything
from broken bone care to heart attack and stroke treatment. We are an
amazing team that works hard to support each other. We are seeking a RN
that has the same passion for patient care as we do.
What you will do in this role: You will document pertinent nursing notes to reflect: change in condition, transfer and discharge You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders You will respond to and refer incoming telephone calls (may include phone triage when needed) You
will be responsible for efficient throughput to include understanding
and knowledge of all care zones such as triage, rapid treatment area,
carepath, pediatric ER, trauma, behavioral health, etc. You coordinate and triage incoming ambulance traffic You manage care with primary ED attending You are responsible for learning, understanding and use of the Emergency Severity Index 5-level triage algorithm You are responsible for responding to critical needs as well as serve as a resource nurse for trauma You will demonstrate the ability to manage critical situations and make care based decisions. You
will educate patients regarding their medications, procedure and
treatments, providing patients and their families with support
throughout their stay. What qualifications you will need: Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross - PALS and ACLS 1 Year Experience Required