ER/ED RN

$119,600 - $119,600/Yr

Amergis Healthcare Staffing - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Knoxville, TN

About the position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse at Amergis Staffing is responsible for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the emergency room setting or other emergent critical care areas. This role requires a dedicated professional who can effectively manage patient care, utilizing clinical judgment to ensure safety and efficacy in treatment. The nurse will be expected to triage patients based on the severity of their conditions, conduct comprehensive assessments, and communicate effectively with other medical professionals involved in patient care. In this position, the nurse will assess patients' physical, psychosocial, environmental, social, and educational needs, developing and updating care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role also involves performing emergency treatments as required, following established protocols, and ensuring compliance with all relevant professional standards of practice. The nurse will be expected to carry out provider orders accurately and timely, while also supervising and delegating patient care activities within their scope of practice. The position offers flexibility with night shifts and the option for local or travel nurses, with competitive pay rates available. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of previous ER experience and will be committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA requirements. Weekly pay is provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package that underscores the value Amergis places on its employees.

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' condition.
• Comprehensively assesses a patient's needs, obtaining their medical history and personal information, and seeking a doctor's evaluation immediately for life-threatening issues.
• 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 to meet the age-appropriate patient care needs.
• 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 multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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