Nurse - Registered (RN) - NURSE: EMERGENCY / TRAUMA

RN - ER - MANY PER DIEM SHIFTS AVAILABLE!!

The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.
• Prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Assists physician during examination, treatment and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

REQUIREMENTS- COLORADO RN LICENSE

ONE YEAR OF RECENT ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE IN THE EMERGENY DEPT

CURRENT BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC