ER/ED RN at Amergis

$119,600 - $119,600/Yr

Unclassified - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Knoxville, TN

About the position

Amergis Staffing is seeking dedicated Emergency Room Nurses for positions in Knoxville, TN, and Maryville, TN. We welcome both local and travel nurses to apply. The role involves working night shifts, with the potential to earn up to $2300 per week for a 36-hour workweek, structured as three 12-hour shifts. This position is open to both travel and local nurses, and we offer weekly pay along with a comprehensive benefits package. As an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the emergency room or other critical care areas. Your essential duties will include utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. You will use clinical judgment to manage the delivery of patient care safely and effectively, triaging patients according to the severity of their conditions, and communicating with other medical professionals involved in patient care in a timely manner. You will also be expected to identify and recognize abnormal symptoms and changes in patient conditions, establish priorities, and take appropriate actions. The role requires you to carry out provider orders accurately and timely, perform and supervise patient care activities, and assist in emergency treatments as required. You will develop, implement, and update patient care plans based on evidence-based practices and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Uses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient care safely and effectively.
• Triages effectively according to the severity and critical nature of patients' conditions.
• Comprehensively assesses a patient's needs, obtaining their medical history and personal information.
• Communicates with other medical professionals involved in the patient's care in a timely manner.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms and changes in patient condition, establishes priorities, and takes appropriate action.
• Carries out provider orders accurately and timely.
• Performs, delegates, and supervises patient care activities within the scope of practice.
• Performs and/or assists in emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice.
• Follows emergency policies, procedures, and protocols in an effective manner.
• Assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, social, and educational needs.
• Develops, implements, and updates patient's plan of care, including the education and discharge plan based on evidence-based practice standards and patient/family needs in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse License within the state of practice.
• Minimum of one year emergency room experience preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable.
• Current CPR certification if applicable.
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site.
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs