Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,221 per week in Penn Yan, NY

Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Acute Emergency Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Part Time day/night variable shifts (2x12s) scheduled as needed + every other weekend Experience: Minimum 2 years acute MedSurg experience License: Current RN Licensure Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - 2 years experience in the Emergency Department Description: The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. Establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, assesses nonverbal communication, and provides frequent updates.

Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Acute Emergency Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Part Time day/night variable shifts (2x12s) scheduled as needed + every other weekend Experience: Minimum 2 years acute MedSurg experience License: Current RN Licensure Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - 2 years experience in the Emergency Department Description: The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The ED RN assesses patient needs, identifies the urgent or emergent care priority, and collaboratively provides direct care. The ED RN applies appropriate interventions and evaluates patient progress. The ED RN evidences skill in the use of various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations. The ED RN utilizes the principles of relationship-based care to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain, discomfort, and safety. He/She assesses the physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all age groups, their families, and support systems as appropriate. The ED RN connects with patients and families during triage. Identifies the initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with Triage Standards. Establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, assesses nonverbal communication, and provides frequent updates. Conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately. Conducts primary assessment of critical need, detects and documents any major deviations from norm for all age groups within acceptable time frames. Correctly identifies necessary steps/interventions required. Uses direct observation, patient and family interviews, EMS reports, and data to conduct secondary assessments. Identifies contributing factors, health history, events, or activities preceding the emergent health event. Assesses the psychosocial needs of each individual, including family dynamics, and documents any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse in all age groups. Reassesses the patient to identify responses to treatment and/or changes in condition and responds appropriately. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome. Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual's education, training, and scope of practice. Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies. Prepares patients, parents, or families for diagnostic procedures and treatments. Makes appropriate referrals for post-emergency care. Teaches the patient what is needed to continue care and healing at home. Assesses patient and family learning styles and structures sessions to maximize understanding. Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in education and discharge instruction. Seeks to understand what is most important to the patient and family, acknowledging that they are the central focus of all care and services. Embraces the importance of creating a Healing Environment as a key element of professional nursing practice. Keeps patients and significant others informed of the process of care, anticipates patient and family needs, and maintains awareness of the patient's condition throughout the emergency visit. Updates patient communication boards throughout the ED stay.