RN - ER

Cynet Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an ER RN for a 13-week assignment in the Georgetown, KY area. The role features a 3x12 second shift (1 PM–1 AM) with 12-hour shifts and requires an active RN license and BLS. No experience required, though prior nursing experience is preferred.

The RN will deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced ED, with emphasis on safety and effective communication. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, and collaboration with the care team to support timely

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or eligible.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to coordinate with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on the Emergency Department unit.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and document interventions.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and care team members.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patient safety

Nursing process

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

RN - ER

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Emergency Department

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 3x12 Second Shift

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (1 PM - 1 AM)

Experience: No experience required; previous nursing experience preferred

License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have

Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team.Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary.Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications and/or ability to be trained.Ability to communicate and collaborate with other care team members.Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices for all patients.

Description:The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.Coordinates, ensures, and provides direct patient care activities on the unit through the provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments.Facilitates admission, transfer, and discharge activities.Provides patient and family-centered education.Engages in care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable.Performs and documents a comprehensive assessment in accordance with RN scope of practice and hospital policies/procedures.Considers the patient’s culture, age, and developmental level.Identifies patient risk factors and presenting complaints.Obtains patient health information from family or others as necessary.Collects objective and subjective data.Verifies initial admission assessments if obtained by other members of the healthcare team.Develops a problem list, prioritizing patient needs based on input from the inter-professional team as appropriate.Designs actions and interventions relevant to patient’s culture and age.Determines desired outcomes in coordination with the patient and family in accordance with the medical plan of care.Fully implements patient care therapies and procedures with empowerment and clinical autonomy within the scope of practice in accordance with established policies and procedures.Explains procedures, treatments, and processes to the patient and family.Initiates action to alleviate the patient’s stress and discomfort.Recognizes, responds to, and communicates changes in patient condition appropriately.Conducts and documents ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process according to hospital policy and established standards.Delegates tasks appropriately and oversees team members in the performance of activities regarding patient care.Monitors accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members in the implementation of the plan of care.Identifies and addresses educational needs of patients related to prioritized problems according to their level of comprehension.Facilitates the patient discharge process by executing discharge orders in a timely manner.Identifies potential discharges and assures the performance of discharge teaching and coordination of the plan with Case Management.Provides input into patient/nurse assignments considering available staffing, unit activity, and patient acuity.Demonstrates active participation in unit-based activities in support of organizational values and priorities.Promotes a positive group dynamic and healing environment through words and actions.Assures nursing excellence in accordance with accepted standards, evidence-based practice, current research, and a caring philosophy.Actively participates in department and/or unit quality improvement activities and core measures.Uses a holistic perspective regarding patient care.