Registered Nurse – Emergency Department. at Prairie Quest Consulting

Nellis AFB, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

64.55

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Nursing, Triage, Patient Assessment, Pharmacology, CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, Medical Documentation, Clinical Decision Making, Patient Education, IV Infusion Pumps, Cardiac Monitoring, EKG Operation, Electronic Medical Records, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

At PQC, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and growth—because we know the best results happen when everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute. Here, you’ll find meaningful, challenging work in a supportive environment where your impact truly matters. If you’re ready to grow your career and help deliver exceptional results for our customers, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities: * Provides emergency nursing care for emergent (Level 1), urgent (Level 2), non-urgent (Level 3, 4, 5) patients coming to the Emergency Department. * Triages, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for all patients including newborns, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly; disabled to include visually and hearing impaired; and individuals of varying ethnic and religious backgrounds to include those who do not speak or understand English. * Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations are required. * Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient conditions including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care. * Assumes full responsibility for assigned patients and ancillary personnel. * Delegates tasks, directs emergency room technicians, specialty technicians, and provides counseling, guidance, and patient education. * Recognizes medical/trauma emergencies and responds appropriately. Initiates CPR if required. Assists medical team in administering advanced cardiac life support measures when necessary. * Participates in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate. * Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word Processing, data entry and automated medical records. * Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions. * Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness * Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries. * Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level utilizing the nursing process as a basis for professional practice. * Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with co- workers, families, peers, and other health team members. * Will be oriented/trained on the use of all equipment available for patient care. Skill In setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment. * May be required to work various shifts or augment clinical nursing support during the absence of other team nurses due to illness, leave or deployment, * Encourages team building and enhances work knowledge by cross training/ augmenting other units as appropriate. * Ensures a safe work environment that is productive and able to perform with minimal supervisory direction. Qualifications: * Education * Shall be a graduate from a baccalaureate degree (BSN) program in nursing accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education. * Certifications * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) * Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) * Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) * Experience * Minimum of five years’ experience with at least one year in an emergency room. One year of experience must have occurred within the last three years. * License * Must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted Registered Nursing license to practice nursing in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. * Misc * Possess a valid state driver’s license * Possess, or be able to obtain, a background screening * Excellent oral communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues * Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both Written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements. * Completes orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with established guidelines. * Contributes to professional environment using appropriate leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care and triage for patients of all ages and backgrounds in the Emergency Department. Coordinate patient care, manage ancillary personnel, and operate specialized medical equipment to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.