RN ER
Company: Sigma Inc
Location: Lowell
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
TUF-15 - RN ER - LOWELL, MA - 13 -Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is currently looking for an RN ER Onsite at
LOWELL,MA.
Shift: - Day Shift -
Position Summary:
- RN is directly accountable for the care given to patients in
the emergency department.
- Communicates with the physician about the changes in the
patient clinical condition including results, of the diagnostic
studies and symptomatology.
- Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the
condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about
EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to
appropriate agencies.
Position Responsibilities:
ER Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to
patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of ER Nurses
include (but are not limited to):
- Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient
history and then consults and coordinates with health care team
members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
plans
- Performs triage, while considering both physical and
psychosocial elements
- Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until
the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards
and protocol
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from
monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
- Records patients' current vital signs
- Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams,
diagnostic testing and treatments
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an
IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions
to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy
regarding the administration of medications by a licensed
registered nurse
- Provides IV therapy
- Cleans and bandages wounds
- Provides basic, bedside care
- Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to
care for patients
- Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate
agencies
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their
illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs,
diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication
and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other
healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment
- Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks
in a timely manner
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and
completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on
the appropriate forms
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending
on assignment setting
Position Requirements:
- Current valid state RN license
- Current BLS (AHA)
- Current ACLS (AHA)
- Current PALS
- Minimum of 1 year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital ER
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Keywords: Sigma Inc, Lowell , RN ER, Healthcare , Lowell, Massachusetts
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