RN - ED - Contract - MSW

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)
Location: New York, NY 10019
Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/12/2024
Shift: Night Shift (7 PM - 7:30 AM), Every Other Weekend (EOW) Required
Weekly Hours: 34.5 hours (3x12-hour shifts with variable weekends)

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing up to 180-200 daily visits in a 46-bed unit. This role requires a strong focus on patient assessment, critical thinking, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, triage, and administer treatments and medications as necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation using EPIC software.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions and manage emergency situations.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, post-care instructions, and health management.
• Participate in service recovery efforts and uphold patient satisfaction standards.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Active New York State RN License.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certification.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, with experience in an ED setting preferred.
• EPIC experience required.
• Strong critical thinking, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• The Emergency Department handles 180-200 daily visits and has 46 beds.
• Shifts are 3x12 hours, including every other weekend (variable weekends may apply).