Registered Nurse - Emergency (Onsite)

General Hours of Work: 12-hour rotating shifts (with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation)

Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department/Unit: Emergency

Hours/FTE: 36 hours per week/.9 FTE

Reports To: Unit Supervisor

SUMMARY:

The Department of Nursing at Avel requires all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in their role as a RN. The American Nurses Associations (ANA) scope and standards of practice are exemplified within the position description. The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for the patient. They assume responsibility and accountability for their individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on their shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assessment: Collects patient health data.

Diagnosis: Analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses/problem focus.

Outcome Identification: Identifies expected outcomes/goals individualized to the patient.

Planning: Develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.

Implementation: Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care.

Evaluation: Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes.

Quality of Care: Systemically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Performance Appraisal: Evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.

Education: Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.

Collegiality: Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others.

Ethics: Decisions and actions on behalf of clients are determined in a manner consistent with the ANA’s code of ethics.

Collaboration: Collaborates with the patient, significant others and health care providers in providing patient care.

Research: Utilizes research/evidence-based findings in practice if appropriate.

Resource Utilization: Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering patient care.

Leadership: The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

Technology: Knowledge and skills sufficient to integrate the use of health care technology and/or information management systems into the provision of nursing care.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
ER experience strongly preferred; hospital experience required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse with one unrestricted state license is required.
RN Licensure required within the states that eEmergency is providing service, within 120 days of hire.
Certification in specialty preferred.
Membership in a professional organization preferred.
Completion of state specific certification/education within the initial and renewal time periods is required.

About Avel eCare

Avel eCare is a nationally recognized leader in telemedicine, operating one of the most extensive virtual healthcare networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel partners with over 650 healthcare systems, rural hospitals, clinics, and facilities to deliver innovative telehealth solutions. Our services span Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Care, Senior Care, and School Health, impacting nearly two million patients annually. For three decades, Avel has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing telehealth solutions that reduce costs, save time, and remove barriers to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help reshape the future of healthcare.

Mission

"Every person and every community deserves access to high-quality care." At Avel eCare, we collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine to ensure high-quality care is available when and where it’s needed most.

Vision

"Healthcare without boundaries." Avel eCare is a catalyst for change in healthcare, fostering a future defined by service, quality, collaboration, and innovation.

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