Emergency Department Nurse

Role Overview: Provides direct patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative emergency department, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management and post-treatment needs. Ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients. Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement. Responsibilities Promote a healing environment by educating patients and families.Participate in activities supporting patient safety and quality standards.Develop, implement, and communicate comprehensive care plans.Assess patient needs holistically, considering cultural, emotional, and spiritual factors.Maintain safety-sensitive awareness and practices at all times. Qualifications & Skills Required Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.Licenses & Certifications: Active RN license.Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of ED experience.Skills: Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment, strong assessment and communication skills, team collaboration, and commitment to safety. Additional Information: The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts. The position is vital in delivering rapid, high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population in a Level I Trauma Center, emphasizing professional growth and patient safety.