Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Shift Information

This position requires a commitment to working 36 hours per week on the 3p-3a shift, including every other weekend and holiday.

Certifications/Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License
• General Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS/BCLS
• 3-5 years of Emergency Department experience preferred
• ACLS upon hire or active BLS card and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire
• AHA PALS within six months of hire
• TNCC, ENPC, and CEN preferred

Essential Functions

• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions and patient care plans.
• Delivers care in accordance with established standards, protocols, and procedures while honoring the dignity of each patient.
• Engages in patient and family education based on assessed learning needs and readiness.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to facilitate patient discharge and incorporates appropriate support systems.
• Delegates and supervises nursing tasks appropriately while prioritizing patient care demands.
• Documents all pertinent data, care interventions, and patient responses comprehensively and promptly.
• Provides thorough handoffs to ensure continuity of care among team members.
• Pursues continuous learning opportunities for personal development and mentorship of colleagues.
• Identifies risks to patient safety and actively seeks to mitigate healthcare errors.
• Administers medications and intravenous therapy safely in compliance with protocols.
• Assesses and manages patient pain levels, documenting findings and responses to treatments effectively.
• Initiates and monitors safety protocols for patients at risk of abuse or violent behavior.
• Maintains adherence to policies regarding mandated reporting and forensic evidence collection.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster policies and manages crisis situations competently.
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic results, notifying physicians of critical changes swiftly.
• Participates in the implementation of patient care bundles and follows up on procedural deviations.

Physical Requirements

This role involves the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly. Candidates must possess the ability to reach, handle, and feel various items and occasionally stoop or kneel.

Statement of Other Duties

This document outlines the key responsibilities and duties of the role and is not an exhaustive list. Employees may be requested to perform related duties as required.