ER RN

Job Description

We are seeking an ER RNto join our team!

You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients.

• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients
• Diagnose and establish patient treatment plans
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
• Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
• Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
• Demonstrates accurate assessment skills, appropriate to the age of the patient, based on scientific facts and principles.
• Performs and documents ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention.
• Participates in the identification and clarification of patient needs, as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care planning, to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Implements, reviews and revises plan of care according to change in patient’s status.
• Implements plan of care according to identified physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs/
• Prioritizes nursing interventions commensurate with patient’s needs.
• Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills through the presentation of pertinent information.
• Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
• Shares knowledge and acts as a professional resource to other members of the health care team.

• Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields
• Familiarity with medical software and equipment
• Epic
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  
  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

We are a temporary staffing nursing agency located in Stratford Connecticut.