Registered Nurse RN-Emergency Department

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients upon arrival, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
• Triage patients based on the severity of their condition, prioritizing critical cases first.
• Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments as per physician orders.
• Perform emergency procedures like wound care, and splinting.
• Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and response to treatments, adjusting interventions as needed.
• Work closely with the medical team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and support staff.
• Accurately record patient information, treatment plans, and responses to care in electronic health records (EHR) or paper charts as required.
• Provide patients and families with information regarding diagnoses, procedures, and follow-up care instructions.
• Respond to rapid response calls, code blue situations, or any critical situation requiring immediate intervention.
• Ensure that the patient’s rights, dignity, and preferences are respected at all times while providing care.
• Follow all infection control protocols to minimize the risk of infection for patients and healthcare staff.
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of care quality and suggest improvements in processes or procedures to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred.
• Licenses/ Certifications/ Registrations: Current RN license in the State of Oregon. ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required.
• Experience: None required. Previous clinical experience preferred.