RN- Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Location: Valdez, AK
ER Nurse Valdez, AK $95,000-125,000 + Benefits + Bonus + Shift Differential
As an Emergency Room Nurse, you will be the primary caregiver responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient-centered care. You will identify and document patients' physical, emotional, and cultural needs, and communicate them to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
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Develop and implement high standards of care, care plans, and interventions, and effectively communicate them to patients and other healthcare team members
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Deliver patient and family health education, promoting healthy behaviors and involving them in decision-making regarding their care
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Regularly assess patients' responses to interventions and track their progress towards achieving desired outcomes
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Coordinate patient care activities in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
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Accurately and efficiently carry out physicians' orders and seek clarification when needed
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Promptly communicate any adverse or sudden changes in patients' conditions to the appropriate healthcare professionals with specific and relevant data
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Recognize and report adverse drug reactions appropriately
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Assess and manage patients' pain effectively using appropriate interventions
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Administer blood and blood products and monitor patients receiving them for transfusion reactions
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Utilize patient care equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
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Promote and follow standard precautions for infection control in patient care
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Achieve job performance goals
Qualifications:
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Graduation from an accredited nursing program
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Current California Registered Nurse License
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National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association
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National Provider ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
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1 year of nursing experience
Ideal Candidate:
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Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in an acute care unit in an accredited hospital
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Able to work full time on day shift
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Valid Registered Nurse License
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental insurance coverage
- Employee discount program
- Flexible schedule options
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance coverage