Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

PPDG is a highly respected company by the Department of Defense with 35 years of experience in the medical field. PPDG has hired, credentialed, and managed and relocated medical personnel in 45 U.S. States and four countries overseas. The reason for PPDG’s longevity with Department of Defense is that we live by our corporate core values.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Our employees represent the full spectrum of our society and are a testimony of our commitment to recognizing the dignity of the individual.

ob Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assess patients, including the ability to assess/evaluate telephonically and possess ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations
• Perform/assist with procedures such as endoscopic procedures, manometry, conscious sedation, prepping patient for procedures and recovering patients post procedure, bladder catheterizations, pulse oximetry, oxygen administration, EKGs, and other clinic specific procedures, in accordance with established protocols.
•  Ensure proper documentation and coding of procedures and treatments.
•  only release medical information obtained during this contract to other Leadership staff involved in the care and treatment of that individual patient.
• Possess basic knowledge in management and daily operation of an emergency department servicing many patients with a variety of healthcare needs and illnesses.
• Arrange for procedures and perform telephone follow-up, as appropriate. ER nurse shall ensure medication/supplies are replenished.
•  Possess basic knowledge of emergency procedures to react promptly and appropriately to provide effective care during emergency situations, respiratory or cardiac arrest.

Duty Hours:
12 hours shifts, 0615 – 1815 or 1815 – 0615 Sunday through Saturday. Shifts will cover weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Employees are scheduled according to the panama schedule. Employees are to remain on shift until appropriate shift change is complete for adequate patient safety handoff.

Qualifications

• Degree/Education: BSN or ASN with appropriate ER room services.
• Certification: BLS, ACLS, PALS
•  Experience: Previous experience in emergency nursing to include moderate sedation for procedures is required. 12 months active ER medicine for BSN, 2 years ADN.
•  Licensure: valid unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in any US state/jurisdiction.

For immediate consideration apply with resume, salary requirements, and date of availability. 

Professional Performance Development Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. Professional Performance also complies
with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. PPDG is an "Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer."