Registered Nurse Day Shift (Emergency Dept) - Full-Time

Effinghamschools; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan 403 (b) and 457

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Effinghamschools in Georgia is seeking a competent RN Staff Nurse to lead nursing efforts in the Emergency Department. The role involves providing quality patient care while managing emergency situations and supervising nursing staff. Candidates must have completed an accredited nursing program, hold a Georgia Registered Nurse License, and preferably have two years of relevant experience. This position requires strong critical thinking and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Education level equivalent to completion high school, and a completion of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Must have and maintain a State of Georgia Registered Nurses License.
• Preferred two (2) years of critical care or emergency nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team in the Emergency Department.
• Supervise and manage nursing activities.
• Document patient information and treatment received.
• Administer IV fluids and blood products.
• Assist in triage and emergency care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Education

Completion of accredited registered nursing program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IV Pumps

Glucometers

Monitors

Job description

Benefits

• Retirement plan 403 (b) and 457
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Hospital Discount
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Extended Days off (Sick time)
• Employee assistance program
• Strive365 Wellness Program
• Basic Life insurance (Employer Paid)
• Voluntary Life insurance/Accident/Critical Illness
• Disability (LTD and STD)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Legal and ID Shield
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cafeteria Payroll Deduction
• Employee Perks Program
• Student Loan Relief and Assistance
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Bereavement Leave

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Nurses and Clinical Services, and the Emergency Room Physician, the RN Staff Nurse leads the nursing team in the Emergency Department, provides direct and indirect patient care; supervises and provides direction of subordinates in accordance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Staff member communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast pace and dynamic environment.

Standards of Performance

1. Ensures adherence to proper infection control, OSHA and safety standards.
2. Assess condition of patients during triage and establish order of treatment.
3. Completes all nursing forms, uses abbreviations according to policy and procedure.
4. Able to correctly assess and interpret patient condition, symptoms, and reactions, and other data to form a nursing care needs and establish priorities.
5. Documents all necessary and pertinent patient information, treatment received, pain levels, present medications, reactions to treatments and medications given in the ED, etc.
6. Management of lacerations, head injuries, respiratory arrests, cardiac arrest, overdoses, burns, poisoning, trauma, drowning, bites, and psychiatric cases.
7. Assists in checking and stocking of all supplies and drugs used in the department and by paramedics, and for the inventory of drugs via the Pyxis.
8. Provides direct and indirect patient care.
9. Will provide patients with information on management and treatment of diseases, injuries, and conditions, drugs, etc.
10. Will report animal bites, vehicular accidents, abuse, and other suspicious injuries to the proper authorities.
11. Will assist in arranging transfers to other appropriate facilities.
12. Will provide nursing care as directed by the physician.
13. Administers IV fluids and blood products according to hospital policy.
14. Prepares patients for ordered procedures i.e., lab, radiology, etc.
15. Reviews home care and discharge instructions with patient prior to discharge and documents it.
16. Acts as the team leader to other Emergency Department staff and directs them as needed.
17. Must be able to set up and use all Emergency Department equipment, i.e., monitors, glucometers, stretchers, wheelchairs.
18. Must have the ability to splint, bandage, clean, and render other nursing care to patients.
19. Each shift will perform and record checks for monitors, defibrillators, etc. Will check and record refrigerator temperature at 7:00 a.m.
20. Any other duties assigned.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion high school, and a completion of an accredited registered nursing program.

Formal Training: Registered Nursing program.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Must have and maintain a State of Georgia Registered Nurses License, Basic Healthcare BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NIHSS certification. Or obtain within 3 months of employment. TNCC preferred

Work Experience: Preferred two (2) years of critical care or emergency nursing. EMT and Paramedic experience may be used to satisfy the 2 years of work experience preferred.

Tools and Equipment Used: Calculator, personal computer, telephone, facsimile machine, paper shredder, copier, printer, standard nursing equipment (IV Pumps, Glucometers, syringes, monitors, etc.)