Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Lancaster, OH
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Shift Information

7PM - 7:30AM

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Years of Experience: 2.0 years
• Certifications/Requirements: PALS, BLS/BCLS, ACLS

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individual patient care utilizing the nursing process. The RN will direct the activities of co-workers and delegate appropriate tasks in the provision of care, performing all duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for each patient according to the nursing process.
• Provide quality care based on assessment needs and established plans of care/pathways.
• Educate patients and their families/significant others throughout the admission and discharge process.
• Maintain thorough, concise, accurate, and legible documentation of the nursing process/pathways.
• Notify physicians of relevant observations and changes in patient status.
• Administer medications and perform treatments accurately and safely.
• Implement physician orders as documented.
• Ensure the availability of equipment and supplies for patient care and report any malfunctions.

Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities

• Mission and Service Values:
  • Empathy: Demonstrate understanding and compassion towards patients and families.
  • Integrity: Take responsibility for actions and exhibit ethical behavior.
  • Stewardship: Use resources wisely and give back to the community.
  • Agility: Seek creative solutions and anticipate concerns.
  • Teamwork: Collaborate respectfully and inclusively with colleagues.
• Commitment and Engagement:
  • Quality: Strive for personal and team performance improvement.
  • Safety: Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report hazards.
  • Service: Recognize and anticipate customer needs, exceeding expectations.
  • Sustainability: Use resources efficiently and responsibly.
• Personal Engagement:
  • Organization Commitment: Comply with policies and help create a positive work environment.
  • Personal Commitment: Take ownership of work responsibilities and assist others.
  • Personal Growth: Commit to ongoing learning and professional development.

Physical Demands

This position requires medium work, involving exertion of up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amounts of force often.

Essential Job Functions

The Registered Nurse must possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, effectively communicate with patients, families, and team members, and excel in time management and decision-making. No special protective equipment is required.