Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

About the role

Provides direct nursing care in complex assessment and intervention settings, ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Collects comprehensive patient data
• Triages and prioritizes care
• Analyzes assessments
• Develops individualized care plans
• Implements health promotion and safety measures
• Evaluates outcomes
• Communicates effectively
• Demonstrates leadership
• Applies current evidence-based practices specific to emergency nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Valid RN license in the applicable state
• Current BLS certification

Skills

• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking abilities
• Physically capable of standing, walking, lifting, and performing various physical tasks
• Alertness and safety awareness essential

Certifications

• BLS
• At least one of the following: ALS, ENPC, NRP, PALS, TNCC, or equivalent, based on state-specific requirements

Key Duties

• Conduct patient assessments
• Triage and prioritize urgent cases
• Coordinate care delivery
• Educate patients
• Evaluate progress
• Perform additional duties as assigned