Summary:

• ER nurses provide care for patients from various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions.
• Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy.
• Reports to the Unit supervisor of medical facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Records patients' current vital signs.
• Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Provides IV therapy.
• Cleans and bandages wounds.
• Provides basic, bedside care.
• Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.
• Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Proficient in recognizing life threatening dysrhythmia`s and participate in Cardiac Arrest Team.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current licensure in good standing
• Evidence of Minimum one year of recent hospital experience in the ER.
• Evidence of current AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS mandatory.
• TNCC, NIHSS preferred.

Job Disclaimer:
Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status.
Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details.
Benefits:

• USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits
• Teladoc®Allied health plan members (and their dependents - even if not covered under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7
• (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits
• Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness Cancer benefits.
• Legal Assitance
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Assist America Travel Assist
• Genomic Life
• HSA - pre-tax
• Discount program

Referral Program:
Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us.
To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify.
Loyalty Program:
We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal.
Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.