Position / Specialty: Peds ER RN

Start date: within 3-4 weeks of submittal

Ratios: 1:6

Years of experience REQ: 2 year of RECENT Peds ER experience or 3 years of combined adult and Peds experience required

Weekend REQ: EOW and will work holidays

Certs REQ: BLS, PALS

Is on-call REQ? No

Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? No

Open to accommodating block schedule? No guarantee but will try

Locals accepted: Yes

Pending License accepted: Yes - must apply within 24-48 hours of offer. PROOF of application required, or offer will be rescinded.

RTO Restrictions: 1 week max – must make up if it’s a whole week

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours – open to 48 hours with no OT until after 48 hours

Special Requirements:

Work Settings REQUIRED: Level 1 Trauma Center, Pediatric ER Dept

Missed shifts are required to be made up

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse assumesresponsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing processand the delivery of patient care in the emergency room setting or other emergentcritical care areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, andevaluate patient care

• Uses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient caresafely and effectively

• Triages effectively according to the severity and criticalnature of patients’ condition

• Comprehensively assesses a patient’s needs, obtaining theirmedical history and personal information, and seeking a doctor’s evaluationimmediately for life-threatening issues

• Communicates with other medical professionals involved inthe patient’s care in a timely manner

• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms and changes inpatient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action

• Carries out providers orders accurately and timely

• Performs, delegates, and supervises patient care activitieswithin the scope of practice to meet the age-appropriate patient care needs

• Performs and/or assists in emergency treatment as requiredin accordance with RN scope of practice

• Follows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in aneffective manner

• Assesses the patient’s physical, psychosocial,environmental, social, and educational needs

• Develops, implements and updates patient’s plan of care,including the education and discharge plan based on evidence-based practicestandards and patient/family needs in collaboration with multi-disciplinaryhealthcare team

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse License within the state ofpractice

• Minimum of one year emergency room experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.