Registered Nurse - Emergency Medicine

Luke Staffing; United States; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Luke Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for Emergency Department coverage at Naval Hospital Guam. The role requires an active RN license, 3 years ER experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. The nurse must be U.S. citizen and able to communicate in English, with ACEN/CCNE-accredited education.

duties include triage, patient assessment, specimen collection, and assisting in diagnostic procedures. This on-site assignment supports acute care in a military hospital setting.

Formación

• Associates or BSN in Nursing required.
• ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications.
• Minimum 3 years ER nursing experience within last 5 years.
• Current, active RN license in good standing.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to communicate in English.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nursing care within standards and hospital policies.
• Triage and admit patients; notify supervising staff of conditions.
• Document patient history and vital signs accurately.
• Perform diagnostic support duties and specimen collection.
• Assist physicians in diagnostic procedures and administer medications.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and monitor patient progress.

Conocimientos

ER experience

English proficiency

US citizenship

Educación

Associates or Bachelors of Science in Nursing

ACEN/NLNAC/CCNE accredited nursing school

Herramientas

MHS Genesis

Descripción del empleo

REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY

SITE OF SERVICE

Naval Hospital Guam

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree: Associates or Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
• Education: Be graduate of a school of nursing by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Cardiac Certification: Must hold current certifications through American Heart or American Red Cross:
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Experience: Possess a minimum of three years of experience within the last five years as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room setting.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• U.S. Citizenship: Worker performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
• English Language: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
• Physical: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract and TO.

DUTIES:

• Shall provide services within the scope of their competencies and the applicable duties provided in the basic contract as well as the following:
• Ensure patient care is carried out in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and the policies and procedures of the Hospital and/or Clinic.
• Check patients into the clinic and triage using clinic guidelines. Inform the nurse, physician extender, or physician of the patient's condition and potential problems.
• Obtain and document patient and pertinent family history.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic support duties which include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, obtaining, recording, and tracking results of diagnostics tools.
• Assist the physician in a variety of diagnostic examinations such as lumber punctures, colposcopies, and sigmoidoscopies, by preparing, positioning, and monitoring patients, and setting out and handling instruments and equipment.
• Perform, record, and report results for laboratory tests such as checking urine for sugar and stool for blood and record and report results.
• Perform a range of treatment procedures that include sterile dressing changes, applying compresses, monitoring IV fluids, inserting catheters and suctions, inserting nasogastric tubes, administering medications, giving enemas, setting up and giving treatment that requires auxiliary equipment such as oxygen and suction. Ambulate patients to other areas to include Radiology, various clinics, and physical therapy.
• Prepare patients to test, examinations, treatments, and/or surgery. Collect specimens such as urine sputum, and stool. Label specimens for laboratory examination and follow up by using MHS Genesis or by calling the laboratory for reports. Alert provider to conditions which deviate from expected findings.
• Prepare, start, monitor, and discontinue intravenous fluids with accuracy and in accordance with established procedures.
• Observe, report, and document all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient condition to the registered nurse, physician extender or physician. Make careful observations to assess that nursing procedures and treatment do not cause additional distress.
• Perform routine nursing care activities such as taking blood pressures, temperatures, baths, and hygiene care, passing and removal of trays, changing linen, and otherwise assist in the care of the physical need of the patient.
• Operate basic equipment required in delivery of patient care such as pumps, IV pumps, oxygen administration apparatus, and incentive spirometers.
• Execute physician's orders within the guidelines of standard nursing practice. Ensure accurate medication is administered in correct form and dosage to the proper patient as directed by the physician.
• Maintain records of nursing care, dose, and time of medication administered, and indicate if the medication was not administered and the reason.
• Recognize conditions which require isolation. Ensure universal precautions are used in all patients encounters.
• Recognize emergency situations and assist with, or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest.
• Perform preoperative procedures for minor surgery and fill out pre-op checklist.
• Assist patients in admission, transfer, and perform discharge planning follows up and documentation.
• Support the patient and/or family members toward the achievement of treatment plan goals. Provide instructions to the patient on invasive procedures, surgical procedures, and post-surgical conditions which were previ