Temporary Emergency Department RN (36Hr, Nights)

Health Care Administrators Association; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide comprehensive care in collaboration with the healthcare team. You will use clinical judgment to diagnose and treat patient health issues, assess patients, plan and implement individualized care, and evaluate treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient activities, discharge planning, education, accurate documentation, and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• RN with minimum nine months experience and at least one year ED experience or related internship.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license required; NIH Stroke Scale, BLS, ACLS within six months.
• Pediatric Life Support or Emergency Pediatric Course preferred.
• Additional certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with multi-system evaluations and discharge assessments.
• Plan care: develop personalized care plans and priorities.
• Implement protocols, document care and medications, manage emergencies.
• Evaluate outcomes and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Assessment skills

Emergency care

Education

RN license

NIH Stroke Scale

BLS

ACLS

Pediatric Life Support or Emergency Pediatric Course

Tools

NIH Stroke Scale

Job description

Job Summary Provides comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical judgment to diagnose and treat human responses to health issues. Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing individualized care, and evaluating treatment outcomes. Coordinates patient activities, discharge planning, and patient education, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols.

Job Summary Provides comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with the healthcare team, utilizing clinical judgment to diagnose and treat human responses to health issues. Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing individualized care, and evaluating treatment outcomes. Coordinates patient activities, discharge planning, and patient education, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment: Conducts thorough multi-system evaluations, identifies deviations, and reassesses throughout hospitalization, including discharge assessments.
• Planning: Develops personalized care plans, coordinates care and discharge, delegates tasks appropriately, and establishes patient care priorities based on acuity.
• Implementation: Initiates protocols for patient management, accurately documents care and medications, performs procedures correctly, and addresses emergencies effectively.
• Evaluation: Reviews assessment methods, care plans, and patient responses, participating in quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine months RN experience and one year of current ED experience or completion of a related internship program.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licenses and certifications including RN license, NIH Stroke Scale, BLS, ACLS, Pediatric Life Support or Emergency Pediatric Course within six months, with additional certifications preferred.

Additional Skills & Preferences

• Computer skills and previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field, with certifications like CEN or TNCC preferred.
• Ability to recognize cardiac dysrhythmias and demonstrate effective communication skills desired.