Registered Nurse; Rn - Emergency Department; Pt

Registered Nurse

Provide rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma and often in life-threatening situations. Participate in the daily operation of the department. Attend required in-service, yearly education day, and mandatory department meetings. Assist in the collection of data for PI. Maintain good relationships with other staff, ancillary departments, managers, directors, and physicians. The most important responsibility for an emergency nurse is understanding triage, which is a method of prioritizing injuries based on medical need.

The Nurse must have the ability to make quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients, including both physical and mental health conditions. Time management is crucial in this position. Along with triage assessing ESI level, the RN must quickly ascertain the following information from incoming patients:
Identify medical problems;
Document medical history;
Check for any allergies and review current medications;
Obtain height, weight, body temperature, heart rate, SPO2, pain score and blood pressure. Other responsibilities include moving patients, taking blood samples, cleaning and bandaging wounds, administering medications and maintaining proper supplies of medical equipment.