Emergency Room Registered Nurse
8 days ago
Belmont, The Bronx
Job Description: ER RN - Nights
Location:
St. Barnabas Community Hospital
4422 Third Ave, Bronx, NY 10457
Start Date:
11/13/2024
Schedule:
Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Must work every other weekend (EOW) and holidays
Pay:
$75/hr - $77/hr on W2
Contract Length:
13 weeks
Position Overview:
St. Barnabas Community Hospital is seeking an experienced ER Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Emergency Department team. Priority will be given to returning travelers due to the short onboarding timeframe.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess patients' clinical conditions, recognizing and interpreting serious situations, prioritizing care, and taking immediate action.
Initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations when a physician is not immediately available.
Operate and monitor general and specialized emergency care equipment, including infusion pumps, pulse oximeters, ventilators, and cardiac monitors.
Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed, including medications and IV therapy that affect hemodynamic and respiratory status.
Record observations, nursing interventions, and the status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines.
Document specific healthcare requirements for patients and prepare written assignments for individual team members, matching staff skills to patient care needs.
Plan and develop care delivery, implement care plans, and coordinate the documentation of care.
Share responsibilities for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment, as well as general upkeep of the unit and preserving a safe environment.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of ER nursing experience required.
Ventilator experience is necessary.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
Must possess current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC (mandatory).
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Aware of potential floating to ICU and Med-Surg units.
Scrubs:
Red scrubs are required. .
