Registered Nurse Emergency Room - 8 - 12 assignment

Overview: Short Term Assignment
Regular Pay Rate: $70
Overtime Pay Rate: $97.50

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Registered Nurse in the Enhanced Staffing Solutions Local Flex Team is responsible for providing quality patient care in a manner that reflects a commitment to the core values of Rochesters Health System. The RN utilizes the nursing process; to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate to execute appropriate individual patient care in accordance with professional standards, and evidence-based practice. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain exceptional quality and safety while building an effective and efficient care team. The Local Flex Team is composed of skilled nursing professionals who agree to respond to staffing needs in various departments/locations within our healthcare system and must exhibit ability to be highly adaptable.

Required Credentials

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• PALS
• TNCC
• Degree from an accredited Nursing School. Diploma or Associate degree accepted, Bachelors preferred
• Active, unencumbered & unrestricted Registered Nurse license in New York State
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty

• Short Term Assignment (STA) RN: 18 months as an RN in specialty of interest.
• Just in Time (JIT) RN: 24 months as an RN in specialty of interest.

• Perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational, and emotional support to patients/families.
• Administer medications, manage IV lines, monitor vitals, and provide other treatments as necessary.
• Knowledge of facilities, clinical instruments, and equipment.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all work.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a strong sense of ethics.
• Ability to adhere to all HIPAA regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to compose accurate, detailed documentation.
• Must be capable of working independently, with strong organizational skills, as well as collaboratively, and take a proactive approach and anticipate needs.
• Strong clinical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to quickly assess and respond to changing patient conditions.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare policies, procedures, and regulations.