ER RN - Per Diem, Fast-Paced Emergency Care

Appling Healthcare; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Appling Healthcare in Baxley, GA is seeking an Emergency Room Registered Nurse to assess and identify patient needs, implement medical plans, and monitor treatments under the ER Nurse Manager.

This role requires an active GA RN license, BLS, CPI, and ACLS (ACLS within 6 months). ER experience is preferred but not required; strong English communication and patient/family instruction duties are essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Georgia.
• BLS Certification: must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CPI Certification: must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS Certification: must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Creates and reviews care plans.
• Ensures medical plans, medications, treatments, and nurse notes comply with physician orders.
• Updates and revises plans of care based on changes in medical orders and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Completes triage as soon as possible.
• Completes patient assessment at the beginning of triage and as patient conditions change.
• Follows unit based and age-appropriate guidelines in performing patient assessments.
• Notifies the nurse manager of potential crisis situations immediately.
• Informs providers about significant changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
• Monitors patients for any changes in condition and intervenes early by notifying the Nurse Manager changes that occurred during the shift.
• Processes provider orders timely and ensures STAT orders are completed first.
• Participates in nurse rounding and reporting prior to shift change.
• Assesses physical and psychosocial growth and development of the patient.
• Gives medications, including IV piggyback-diluted meds and IV push meds according to hospital policy.
• Collects lab specimens and notifies physician of results.
• Assists with patient care (wound care, ADL, meals, etc).
• Communicates patient updates to families and medical staff.
• Instructs patient and family on discharge process.
• Completes patient rounds every hour.
• Performs chart checks for completeness to meet DN V standards.
• Completes patient documentation every shift.
• Charts medications and other pertinent information.
• Enters patient charges every shift.
• Completes unit safety checks and reports safety issues.
• Orders patient supplies and materials.
• Acts as a preceptor for nursing students and orients new hires.
• Keeps the work station clean and assists with housekeeping duties.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

RN License GA

BLS Certification

CPI Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Appling Healthcare in Baxley, GA is seeking an Emergency Room Registered Nurse to assess and identify patient needs, implement medical plans, and monitor treatments under the ER Nurse Manager.

This role requires an active GA RN license, BLS, CPI, and ACLS (ACLS within 6 months). ER experience is preferred but not required; strong English communication and patient/family instruction duties are essential.