Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - PRN

Coordinate, implement, and plan nursing care in a timely and accurate manner. Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination; including data obtained from patient, family and other members of the healthcare team. Plans the patient's care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions, and attainable outcomes. Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post-discharge needs as appropriate for patient population. Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidenced by adherence to policy, procedure and competency-based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem. Handles/transports/stores/prepares/administers medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Documents accurately and timely. Reassess patient's condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner. Accepts charge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration of patient condition and care requirement, acuity and complexity of patient condition. Facilitates staff development. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family. Maintains position specific qualifications.