The Emergency Department Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the emergency room setting or other emergent critical care areas.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care

　　Uses clinical judgment to manage delivery of patient care safely and effectively

　　Triages effectively according to the severity and critical nature of patients’ condition

　　Comprehensively assesses a patient’s needs, obtaining their medical history and personal information, and seeking a doctor’s evaluation immediately for life-threatening issues

　　Communicates with other medical professionals involved in the patient’s care in a timely manner

　　Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms and changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action

　　Carries out providers orders accurately and timely

　　Performs, delegates, and supervises patient care activities within the scope of practice to meet the age-appropriate patient care needs

　　Performs and/or assists in emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice

　　Follows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective manner

　　Assesses the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, social, and educational needs

　　Develops, implements and updates patient’s plan of care, including the education and discharge plan based on evidence-based practice standards and patient/family needs in collaboration with multi-disciplinary healthcare team

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Registered Nurse License within the state of practice

　　Minimum of one year emergency room experience preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.