REGISTERED NURSE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - CASUAL

Independence Health System - Westmoreland Area; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on a casual basis. The role involves coordinating nursing care, ensuring quality patient service, and supporting both patients and their families. Candidates should possess a valid PA RN license and have experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN license required.
• ACLS certification required within two years.
• Previous experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate, and direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Communicate with healthcare team to meet patient goals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Quality Improvement

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - CASUAL

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Job Details

Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing, coordinating and directing nursing care to assigned patients in the assigned nursing unit. The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, utilization of the Nursing process in the provision of patient care, communicating with all members of the health care team to assure patient goals are established and met in a timely manner, and participation in quality improvement activities. The Registered Nurse is responsible for professional growth and providing excellent customer service, while supporting the physical and emotional needs of the patients and their family members.

Education

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Minimum:

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

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Preferred:

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33/73 clearances. ACLS required within two years of hire/transfer if taking assignments in critical care or telemetry patient care units.

Experience

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Minimum:

Clinical rotation through educational program.

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Preferred:

Previous experience working in an acute care facility, Basic arrhythmia, telemetry experience.

Other Requirements:

Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.

Status:

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)

Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)

Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary. - FREQUENT

Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about. - CONSTANT

Sitting - Body remains in a seated position. - OCCASIONAL

Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. - OCCASIONAL

Bending* - To flex the upper body forward. - FREQUENT

Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward. - FREQUENT

Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders. - OCCASIONAL

Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders. - N/A

Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs. - OCCASIONAL

Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees. - OCCASIONAL

Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs. - OCCASIONAL

Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees. - N/A

Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT

Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height. - FREQUENT

Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object. - FREQUENT

Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers. - CONSTANT

Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity. - CONSTANT

Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - CONSTANT

Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/A

Material Handling

Pushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.

FREQUENT

20# - 50#

Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.

OCCASIONAL

20# - 50#

Lift* - Floor to waist

FREQUENT

20# - 50#

Lift* - Waist to shoulder

FREQUENT

20# - 50#

Lift* - Shoulder to overhead

FREQUENT

UP TO 20#

Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

OCCASIONAL

UP TO 20#

Environmental Factors

Working alone - N/A

Working in cramped quarters - OCCASSIONAL

Constant interruptions * - FREQUENT

Working with hands in water * - FREQUENT

Use of power tools - N/A

Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A

Exposure to vibration - N/A

Exposure to dust - N/A

Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASSIONAL

Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A

Exposure to termperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASSIONAL

Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A

Exposure to radiant energy, i.e. computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - FREQUENT

Working with bloodborne pathogens * - FREQUENT

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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