ED REGISTERED NURSE

Job Specific Competencies

• Central Line Catheter care
• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy and pump usage
• Wound care assessment, documentation and wound prevention protocol as per policy
• Completes Plan of Care. Initiate, review and resolve based on diagnosis and history
• Completes assessments and reassessments and required documentation accurately and timely
• Renders appropriate nutritional care including enteral + parenteral therapies
• Medication administration which includes critical medications and evaluates response
• Adheres to infection prevention protocol including but not limited to hand hygiene, PPE and universal precautions
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning
• Activates Core Measures and Septic Protocols as indicated
• Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG, + ABG values to MD according to policy
• Interprets cardiac monitor rhythm + performs appropriate interventions
• Identifies + responds to emergency situations
• Proficient in ventilation management + pulmonary support
• Demonstrates proficiency in life support; code blue and Rapid Response
• Adapts to varied age specific patient populations; e.g. infant, toddler, adult, etc.
• Identifies concomitant health + social needs of patients
• Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation including follow-up referral
• Interprets cardiac monitor rhythm + performs appropriate interventions
• Assists with bedside interventional procedures
• Uses Emergency Severity Index(ESI) tool appropriately in triage
• Activates ER Nursing Protocols appropriately

Education + Experience Requirements

• BS in Nursing
• Valid NJ state RN License
• BLS, ACLS - AHA APPROVED