Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department (ED):
- Deliver direct nursing care to patients with acute medical emergencies, illnesses, and injuries in the Emergency Department.
- Rapidly assess, triage, and prioritize patients based on acuity.
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and recognize changes in patient conditions.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and emergency treatments as ordered.
- Assist physicians during emergency procedures, trauma care, and resuscitations.
- Manage and intervene for patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and other critical emergencies.
- Observe patient responses and implement effective nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and electronic medical records.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and discharge instructions.
- Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and Emergency Department protocols.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, often responding to unpredictable situations.
Required Qualifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific or Compact RN license as applicable).
- Previous experience in an Emergency Department (ED) setting.
- Proficiency in emergency assessment, triage, and critical care nursing.
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, IV medication administration, and emergency interventions.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Required Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)