Registered Nurse- Emergency Department- Full-time and Per Diem

Registered Nurse- Emergency Department- Full-time and Per DiemPosition Openings in Gold Beach & Brookings OregonWage Range: $38.25 -$58.39. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. NOC shift differential.Open positions: Full-time and PRN NightsJOB SUMMARYProvides direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department setting. Assesses patients, using nursing judgement and appropriate screening protocols to determine unmet healthcare needs. Uses ESI Triage Scoring to prioritize care and treatment. Organizes interventions to address identified needs, including performing interventions, facilitating referrals, obtaining medical orders, or providing education and case management support for the patient. Effectively communicates identified needs and care plan with the multidisciplinary care team including providers, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, case managers, and more. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts the care plan accordingly. Must respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or responses to treatment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerform patient assessment considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. Uses appropriate screening tools effectively. Applies the ESI Triage Scale to determine patient's acuity.Demonstrates understanding of pathophysiology, disease processes, and treatment standards. Applies nursing diagnoses to identified needs.Formulates a care plan based upon identified needs and facilitates interventions and referrals as appropriate.Performs interventions in a competent manner, applying evidence-based standards of care and protocols to guide actions. Knowledgeable regarding medications, indications, interactions, and contraindications, considering age of the patient and their clinical condition. Evaluates effectiveness of all interventions.Formulates individualized teaching plans, evaluating effectiveness of learning. Patient and family interactions are professional.Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network's Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.SHARED VALUESService: We serve with compassion and understanding.Teamwork: We are one team each one of us makes a difference.Curiosity: We promote learning.Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation & ExperienceCurrent Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is required. BSN Preferred.Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS (or ENPC), and TNCC (Emergency Nurse Association) or ATCN are required; NRP Advanced (American Heart Association) and STABLE certifications are preferred.A minimum of 1 year of experience in an Acute Care setting is required.Minimum 1 year experience in Emergency Department setting is preferred.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesComputer skills are required, specifically using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); prior use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documenting in patient records is preferred.Excellent communication skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.A demonstrated ability to work well in high pressure situations is required.Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical DemandsOn-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:None of the time:Up to 1/3 of the time: taste or smellFrom 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlUp 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, Walk, Talk or Hear, Use Hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and armsThis job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:None of the time: more than 100 poundsUp to 1/3 of the time: up to 100 poundsFrom 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: up to 10 poundsUp to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirementThis job has special vision requirements as follows:Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThis job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weatherUp to 1/3 of the time: near moving mechanical, risk of RadiationFrom 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirementThe typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:From 1 2 hours per day: firm/heavy graspingFrom 3 4 hours per day: no requirementFrom 5 6 hours per day: no requirementFrom 7+ hours per day: fine dexterity, repetitive use of hands, grasping simple, light,This is designated as a hard to fill position. Please refer to policy HR-A37QualificationsLicenses & CertificationsRequiredTNCC OR ACTNPALSBLSACLSEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.