Emergency Room Nurse

Location

Pennsylvania

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Days - 12 hr (0645-1915)

Job Description

The Emergency Room Nurse provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through the use of Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards. This includes utilizing the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop care plans, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate patient care outcomes for a diverse age population—from neonates to geriatrics. The role is subject to scheduled on-call assignments as needed, influenced by community events impacting Emergency Department patient volumes.

Responsibilities

• Triage every patient entering the emergency care system, determining priorities of care based on physical and psycho-social needs.
• Conduct hourly rounding within the department and half-hour rounding in the waiting room for patients awaiting care.
• Document in-depth nursing history including chief complaint and health care status.
• Develop and implement a plan of care based on ongoing assessments, ensuring the availability of supplies and equipment.
• Continuously update the plan to meet patient and family needs based on assessments.
• Manage emergencies and complications following facility policies and ENA standards.
• Recognize changes in patient health status, directing appropriate care for patient safety.
• Document patient responses to interventions to facilitate medical care.
• Provide health education to patients and families before initiating treatment.
• Assist patients and families with accurate information on health status and referrals, documenting understanding of discharge instructions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure.
• Certification in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), with renewal every two years.
• Certification in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), with renewal every two years.
• Certification in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), with renewal every two years.
• Valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
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