Job Title: ER MED-SURG
Location: Lincoln, Maine
Schedule: 7:00PM – 7:00AM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $59 – $64/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a ER MED-SURG for a temporary assignment in Lincoln, Maine. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a ER MED-SURG:
• Maintain current, unexpired RN license (Maine or compact)
• Maintain current BLS certification; ACLS certification preferred
• Maintain up-to-date immunizations including varicella (2 doses or titer), HepB (3 doses, titer, or declination), MMR (2 doses or titer), Tdap, PPD 2-step or titer within past 12 months, and flu shot during flu season
• Report to Human Resources on day 1 for onboarding process
• Perform initial age-appropriate nursing assessments
• Complete ongoing age-appropriate reassessments
• Complete discharge assessments to identify patient discharge needs
• Identify priorities for the delivery of nursing care
• Develop and implement plan of care based on patient needs and physician orders
• Execute appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals
• Communicate patient care activities to health care team members
• Update health care team members on current patient status and any changes in plan
• Document patient care activities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
• Initiate specialty/supplemental nursing notes as appropriate
• Assist with patient charges
• Deliver patient care within the scope of the state Nursing Practice Act
• Maintain a physical environment that provides for patient and staff safety and wellness
• Ensure supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order
• Report situations involving questionable safety or legality promptly to nursing manager
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to implement procedures in the event of internal or external disaster
• Demonstrate knowledge of drug administration and effects
• Utilize appropriate drug reference sources for drug information
• Administer drugs correctly utilizing the five rights through med verify
• Evaluate patient response to medications
• Assess need for patient and family education and provide teaching as indicated
• Complete discharge plan and ensure patient and family understanding of plan
• Perform follow-up calls to patients
• Assess nursing care throughout shift
• Participate in MDT meetings and bedside rounding with hospitalist and case manager
• Promote professional behavior at all times
• Actively participate in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program and support department-specific quality improvement initiatives
• Recommend process improvements and report any quality issues in service delivery
• Participate in emergency and disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested
• Participate in the hospital’s response to real-life disaster or emergency events within the scope of professional and personal ability
Benefits for a ER MED-SURG:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
