Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,178 per week in Louisville, KY

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Emergency Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours Experience: 2 years of acute care RN experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: - BLS - ACLS - PALS - NIHSS Must-Have: - Two years of Emergency Department RN experience - Epic experience Description: A professional nurse is accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse focuses on safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit while promoting personal development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. The RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comforts, education, and satisfaction. The RN applies educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring of staff. Job Responsibilities: Assessment: Performs assessments and reassessments per policy or as warranted by the patient condition. Demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions. Development and Implementation: Initiates, prioritizes, and implements the plan of care. Reviews and revises the plan as indicated. Collaborates with patient/family and interdisciplinary services. Utilizes resources appropriately to support the needs of the organization, patient, and family. Evaluation: Monitors and documents responses to clinical interventions. Education: Facilitates, coordinates, provides, and evaluates education specific to patient and family needs. Leadership: Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel. Functions as a mentor and preceptor. Demonstrates, encourages, and facilitates teamwork. Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement. Participates in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts. Implements practice changes and complies with regulatory standards.