Emergency Room Nurse
Grand Forks, ND
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Shift Information

This position involves working 3 shifts of 12 hours each per week, typically from 5 PM to 5 AM. Block scheduling for weekends (Friday to Sunday) may be considered, but cannot be guaranteed for weekdays. Responsibilities will include working every other weekend and adhering to the holiday schedule as determined by unit needs.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1 year of experience in the Emergency Department required.

Certifications/Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Job Description Summary

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols. The RN is responsible for maintaining the necessary knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for the age of patients served. This role facilitates the coordination of patient care within an interdisciplinary team and educates patients to ensure safe discharges.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds on all patients to ensure quality customer service and coordinate actions on unmet requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care based on patient assessments, addressing physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
• Assess and document patient conditions and nursing needs, establish goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing interventions.
• Promptly assess, intervene, and reassess patients' reports of pain, taking appropriate action as per standard operating procedures.
• Identify early warning signs of changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately, including contacting responsible clinicians as needed.
• Assist with or implement emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
• Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team members, ensuring accurate and concise documentation.
• Coordinate timely interventions or referrals as necessary.
• Complete and submit all incident reports prior to the end of each shift.
• Establish and maintain communication with patients and significant individuals, utilizing educational opportunities for patient understanding.
• Initiate discharge planning as early as possible, providing appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs.
• Delegate nursing interventions within the scope of practice and experience, to those qualified to perform safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department or organizational needs.

Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse certification from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or Compact State Agreement (required prior to start date)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to start date
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification available upon qualification into the course
• NIHSS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to start date

Holiday Coverage

Availability to work during holidays is required as per unit schedule.