Travel: RN - Emergency Department

VOLTO Consulting; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing position at VOLTO Consulting in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, focused on Critical Care and Cardiac patients. The role demands a registered nurse with extensive skills in patient assessment, clinical skills, and documentation.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in a similar environment, along with certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, satisfaction, and providing education related to surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Critical Care/Cardiac or ED.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough, systematic assessments of patients.
• Provide competent clinical skills and patient care.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respond positively to patients.
• Ensure safety according to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Assess patient’s understanding of surgical procedures.

Skills

Critical Care/Cardiac experience

BLS certification

RN License

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Qualifications

Skills: 1 year experience in Critical Care/Cardiac or ED BLS required. RN License, ACLS, and PALS required (PALS only for pediatric ER).

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Duties

• Assessment skills. Has competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development from Pediatric to Geriatric and delivers patient care appropriately. Performs thorough assessments that are systematic, comprehensive and accurate.
• Clinical Skills. Consistently demonstrates competent clinical skills. Performs direct patient care activities in support of patient care delivery and team concept. Provides competent and appropriate nursing care to the population of the unit. Demonstrates knowledge and skill of emergency equipment and procedures.
• Documentation. Maintains complete and accurate documentation. Demonstrates knowledge of documentation guidelines. Assumes primary responsibility for documenting components of the nursing process and patient’s progress toward meeting outcomes in the patient’s chart including patient education.
• Professionalism. Demonstrates professional practice responsibility. Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures and is able to identify areas for clinical and professional growth.
• Patient Satisfaction. Consistently responds to patient’s/families and co-workers in a professional, courteous, positive manner to promote an environment where the patient and family is at the center and the patient care team works cooperatively toward their goal and objectives. Maintains confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Safety. Consistently follows the National Patient Safety Goals including following Universal Protocol and identifying patient’s utilizing two patient identifiers. Demonstrates use of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self, and patient.
• Unit Specific Job Function. Demonstrates knowledge of the conditions/diagnoses, procedures and equipment encountered for surgical patients. Individualizes patient care according to the procedure and type of anesthesia across the continuum of care. Assesses patient reaction and understanding of procedure/instructions.
• Responsibility and Accountability. Contributes to the perioperative team by assuming responsibility and accountability for directing patient care by prioritizing the care of patients depending on their needs and any changes in their condition.
• Patient Education and Chart Completion. Assesses patient’s understanding of surgical procedure/instructions, actively including the patient and family members in teaching. Performs pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education.
• Duties Specific to PAT RN. Supports the completion of patient testing in a timely manner. Evaluates Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness and for potential omissions based on proposed surgery, patient age, and current state of health.

Physical Requirements

As defined by Occupation Safety/OMS.