RN Emergency Department - Contract FlexStaff

IntelliResume; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an RN for the Emergency Department in Bay Shore, NY. The role involves comprehensive patient care from assessment to evaluation in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of ER or related experience, NY RN licensure, and BLS certification. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient education, and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in New York State
• BLS certification required
• 1–2 years of nursing experience in emergency/related specialty
• Strong assessment, communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s physiologic health status.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition.
• Assess level of pain and pain management.
• Communicate and document patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Assess patient’s psychosocial health status.
• Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations.
• Identify cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure satisfaction.
• Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes.
• Identify actual/potential patient problems and needs for teaching.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities.
• Implement the plan of care and maintain constant vigilance over patient care.
• Administer prescribed treatments and document accurately.
• Collaborate with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens.
• Participate in patient and family education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The RN Emergency Department position at Northwell Health involves providing comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who excel in a fast-paced environment and are skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams.

Highlights

• Pay: $52 - $125/hour
• Location: Bay Shore, NY
• Facility: Northwell Health
• Department/Unit: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full-Time

What You'll Do

• Assess the patient’s physiologic health status.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition.
• Assess level of pain and pain management.
• Communicate and document patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Assess patient’s psychosocial health status.
• Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations.
• Identify cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure satisfaction.
• Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes.
• Identify actual/potential patient problems and needs for teaching.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities.
• Implement the plan of care and maintain constant vigilance over patient care.
• Administer prescribed treatments and document accurately.
• Collaborate with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens.
• Participate in patient and family education.

Requirements

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required.
• BLS certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and quality in their services, ensuring that their team members are equipped to provide the best possible outcomes for patients.