REGISTERED NURSE - NAZARETH ER PER DIEM

Trinity Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join their dynamic team. This part-time position involves delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department, where you will assess and manage critically ill patients while collaborating with a skilled healthcare team. Your expertise in emergency procedures, patient assessment, and crisis intervention will be vital in providing exceptional care. Join a diverse workforce committed to equitable healthcare and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Ability to care for patients across all age groups, from neonatal to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care and assist with complex procedures in the ED.
• Function as part of Code Blue and Rapid Response Teams.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Critical Care Principles

Cardiac Dysrhythmias Interpretation

Emergency Airway Management

Trauma Care

Medication Administration

Crisis Intervention

Diversity and Inclusion Awareness

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

IV Solutions

Cardiac Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of patient care. The professional nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for delegating patient care to other members of the healthcare team. Complies with the requirements of the RN pool policy. THIS POSITION IS PER DIEM.

The nursing staff within the ED shall be able to demonstrate the following nursing care:

• Age-specific tasks meeting criteria and performance standards, with knowledge and abilities to care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Perform all aspects of the ED RN position according to departmental policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide patients and families with written instructions regarding disease, treatments, and medications at discharge.
• Interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and initiate actions per ACLS protocol.
• Assist with insertion of temporary pacemakers, endotracheal intubation, and emergency airway management.
• Assist with treatments for traumatic injuries such as lacerations, fractures, and peritoneal lavage.
• Display knowledge of oxygen therapy modes, including mechanical ventilation.
• Assist with insertion of chest tubes, assemble and maintain collection systems.
• Demonstrate stabilization for cervical spine injuries using immobilization devices.
• Apply or assist with slings, immobilizers, splints, and casts for musculoskeletal injuries.
• Insert or assist with gastric tubes for lavage, suction, or medication administration.
• Provide airway assessment and maintain artificial airway patency via suctioning.
• Assist with oral and nasopharyngeal airways, ETT, cricothyrotomy, tracheostomy, and point-of-care testing (POCT).
• Perform waived tests specific to the emergency department, such as pregnancy UA and glucose testing.
• Possess knowledge of police examination procedures for rape evaluations/examinations.
• Assist with forensic evidence collection in sexual assault cases (MFH).
• Assess and care for patients with burns and inhalation injuries.
• Demonstrate knowledge in obstetrical patient care.
• Provide crisis intervention for psychiatric emergencies and psychological stress disorders.
• Assess and care for patients with drug or alcohol ingestion.
• Notify external agencies for reportable cases, including suspected child abuse, STD, TB, AIDS (Department of Health).
• Manage complex care for critically ill patients, applying critical care principles.
• Calculate, titrate, and administer medications, IV solutions, and skin tests per policy.
• Manage ventilator support and weaning.

• Follow VAP protocol

- For stroke care:

• Initiate Stroke Alert for appropriate patients
• Administer thrombolytic therapy

• Follow stroke protocol

- For DVT management:

• Follow DVT protocol

- For chest pain:

Prepare patients for Cath Lab procedures, including arterial blood gas sampling (not at MFH), invasive hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, PA lines, A-lines), rhythm and 12-lead ECG interpretation, cardiac pacing, defibrillation, and cardioversion.

Function as part of the Code Blue and Rapid Response Teams per hospital policy. Assist with invasive tube/line insertions as needed.

Provide procedural sedation, recognizing appropriate dosages, monitoring vital signs, maintaining IV access, and documenting appropriately.

Ensure age-related patient needs are met across special populations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health, one of the largest not-for-profit Catholic healthcare systems, integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of its work. Our diverse workforce enables us to provide accessible and equitable care. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses.