Registered Nurse RN Emergency Dept

Primary City/State: Casa Grande, Arizona Department: Emergency Ctr-Hosp Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Nursing Position Overview

As a Registered Nurse in the ED, you will provide patient-centered nursing care for a diverse population ranging from newborns to geriatrics. The department sees approximately 40,000 patients annually and collaborates with more than 12 emergency medical service providers in Pinal County. Shift structure includes 3x12‑hour rotations with day and night options (7AM‑7:30PM and 5PM‑5:30AM). The department offers a self‑scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage and a flat rate of $3 per hour for weekend shift differential where applicable. If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please note the separate New Nurse Experience position on our main job search page. Position Summary

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. Core Functions

Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the p

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