Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room is responsible for delivering safe patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves providing direct patient care within the scope of practice and is critical in managing the care of patients in high-stress situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Room, utilizing advanced clinical skills.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans based on clinical findings.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs and hemodynamic data to respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including titration of intravenous drips.
• Direct and guide patient and family education efforts to promote optimal health outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members, including physicians, to communicate changes in patient conditions.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
• Neurological Institute Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting, with critical care experience preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification is a plus.
• COVID-19 vaccination and boosters preferred.

Work Environment

The Registered Nurse will work primarily in the Emergency Room, potentially floating between Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Telemetry units as necessary. This role includes night shift responsibilities from 1900 to 0730.

Essential Skills

• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in the interpretation of cardiac rhythms and strip analysis.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and changes in patient conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.