Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED)
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Job Summary
Job Title: Registered Nurse Emergency Department (ED)
Location - Sitka AS
Pay Range -$99000to$110000
Job Overview
Coordinate and deliver nursing care for patients of all ages in the Emergency Department
Work independently while following provider orders nursing standards and hospital policies
Make independent clinical decisions during assigned shifts
Maintain accountability for all nursing actions
Supervise and delegate tasks to CNAs and Technicians
Remain calm and exercise sound judgment in emergent situations
Key Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Safety
Provide safe therapeutic and efficient care using appropriate infection control practices
Prioritize patient care based on acuity preferences and changing clinical conditions
Anticipate complications and respond to emergencies and changes in patient status
Administer age-specific medications and treatments accurately
Utilize and demonstrate proper use of medical and emergency equipment
Initiate actions to prevent reduce or correct patient risks
Facilitate healing through individualized goal-oriented evidence-based nursing care
Explain tests procedures and disease processes to patients and families
Provide emotional psychological and educational support to patients and families
Evaluate patient progress and revise care plans as needed
Ensure confidentiality of patient information
Assessment & Care Planning
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments through interview and observation
Complete thorough admission assessments and nursing databases
Interpret age-specific patient needs (pediatric adult geriatric)
Review labs diagnostics charts and interdisciplinary input
Identify nursing diagnoses and patient limitations including psychosocial risks
Develop implement and document individualized plans of care
Transcribe and execute physician orders accurately
Document reassessments patient observations and outcomes
Provide accurate shift handoff reports
Education & Professional Development
Educate patients and families to promote understanding and coping
Evaluate effectiveness of patient and staff education
Participate in patient care conferences as needed
Develop and implement educational programs in-services and learning aids
Provide discharge education and instructions
Maintain required certifications (ACLS PALS TNCC/ATCN NRP as applicable)
Complete all mandatory training competencies and skill validations
Utilize opportunities for ongoing staff education
Leadership Communication & Teamwork
Communicate effectively with patients families and healthcare team members
Provide constructive feedback to staff
Assist with orientation of new staff travelers and students
Guide and mentor staff in clinical decision-making and skill development
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards
Act as Contact RN when assigned and lead unit activities
Float to other units as needed to support nursing services
Administrative & Departmental Responsibilities
Attend and participate in at least 50% of staff meetings
Participate in unit goal setting and performance improvement
Maintain certifications licensure and annual competencies
Comply with scheduling guidelines and dress code
Address unresolved issues with Nurse Manager or leadership
Follow Human Resources policies for employee concerns
Education Certifications & Licensure
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license (Alaska or other U.S. state)
Alaska RN license required prior to start (direct hire must have applied)
BLS required at hire
ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire
TNCC required for Emergency Department nurses
High school diploma or equivalent
Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every 3 years
High Risk Competency within 3 months of hire and annually
Experience Requirements
One year of clinical nursing experience preferred
Prior Emergency Department or specialty experience preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of nursing care principles and emergency nursing practices
Ability to recognize and respond to emergent and life-threatening conditions
Knowledge of pharmaceuticals effects and complications
Proficiency with medical and emergency equipment (defibrillators monitors ventilators etc.)
Ability to assist with emergency procedures (intubation arterial lines ABGs etc.)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership
Ability to implement evidence-based nursing interventions
Physical Demands
Frequent standing walking sitting and use of hands
Occasional climbing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
