Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through use of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards. This includes the use of the nursing process through assessment of the patient needs, development of the plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluations of patient care outcomes for the neonate through geriatric age population. This position is subject to scheduled on-call assignments as needed, due to community event influence on Emergency Department patient volumes.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Triages every patient entering the emergency care system and determine priorities of care based on physical and psycho-social needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Develops and implements a plan of care based on ongoing assessments.
The plan of care:
Ensures that supplies and equipment for the care of the emergency patient are readily available and in working order. Is updated constantly to meet the needs of the patients and family or significant other based on continuous assessment and reevaluation. Manages all types of complications and emergencies per client policies and procedures and ENA standards. Recognizes change in patient health status and directs appropriate care to provide for patient safety. Documents and acts on patient responses to interventions to facilitate competent medical care. Implements health education of the Emergency Department patient and family or significant other. Educates patient and family on treatment prior to initiation. Assists patient/family with accurate information on health status and referral. Documents understanding of discharge teaching information given to patient/family. Perform other job duties as needed or assigned by the client.
Experience:
At least 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience. EPIC Experience required
Job Requirements:
Active Pennsylvania RN License Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications from AHA Valid NIHSS certification Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19 Who We Are? Since 2001, InfiCare has been providing contract and direct hire staffing services to its clients across the US. InfiCare Health awarded the Gold Seal Accreditation from The Joint Commission. Reference links below are company websites: https://inficarehealth.