Location: Decatur,GA, USA
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the emergency room setting or other emergent critical care areas.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient careUses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient care safely and effectivelyTriages effectively according to the severity and critical nature of patients' conditionComprehensively assesses a patient's needs, obtaining their medical history and personal information, and seeking a doctor's evaluation immediately for life-threatening issuesCommunicates with other medical professionals involved in the patient's care in a timely mannerIdentifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms and changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate actionCarries out providers orders accurately and timelyPerforms, delegates, and supervises patient care activities within the scope of practice to meet the age-appropriate patient care needsPerforms and/or assists in emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practiceFollows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective mannerAssesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, social, and educational needsDevelops, 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 multi-disciplinary healthcare teamPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:Current Registered Nurse License within the state of practiceMinimum of one year emergency room experience preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.