Registered Nurse RN Emergency Room
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Emergency Medicine, RN Nurse
Job Title
Summary Responsibilities
(25%)
* Performs nursing assessments, intervenes appropriately and promptly, and participates in care planning.
(25%)
* Regularly assesses patient's/client's needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
(20%)
* Processes physician/provider orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, and does follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
(15%)
* Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or facilitates changes in plan to improve patient care.
(15%)
* Actively participates in updating/ revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information.
Certifications and Licensures
Credential: ACLS:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Equivalent
Experience:
Within 12 months of hire or transfer
Essential: true
Credential: BLS:
Basic Life Support
Equivalent
Experience:
Within 3 months of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Credential: TNCC:
Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN
Equivalent
Experience:
Within 12 months of hire or transfer
Essential: true
Credential: PALS:
Ped Advance Life Support
Equivalent
Experience:
Within 24 months of hire or transfer
Essential: true
Credential: RN:
Registered Nurse
Equivalent
Experience:
Knowledge of nursing technique as normally acquired through completion of at least an Associate's Degree in Nursing culminating in licensure in the State of Michigan. Knowledge of nursing skills as normally acquired through 2 years' experience working in the medical center or similar setting.
Qualification Source: MI
Essential: true
Credential: ENPC:
Emerg Nurse Pediatric Course
Equivalent
Experience:
Within 12 months of hire or transfer. This is a one-time requirement for this position.
Essential: true
Credential: NIMS:
National Incident Management System
Equivalent
Experience:
NIMS 100 and 700 within 6 months of hire or transfer date.
Essential: true
Credential: TEAM ADVANCED:
Techniques for Effective Aggression Management
Equivalent
Experience:
Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
Essential: true
Required Education
Education:
Associates Degree in Nursing required
Equivalent
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Education Specialization:
NRG
Essential: true
Other Information
Other
Duties and Responsibilities:
Uses physical assessment techniques (auscultation, percussion, palpation, observation) to identify patients physical problems and their patient care needs. Recognizes self-limitations and seeks out appropriate resources.
Possess clinical competence in airway management, cardiac monitoring, Intravenous (IV) therapy, blood gas analysis, venipuncture and physical assessment.
Reassesses patient health status and identifies significant changes in conditions.
Individualizes plan of care.
Coordinates the prescribed plans with orders on health care team.
Communicates pertinent aspects of care to patient, family, or other health care workers.
Initiates home health referrals when appropriate.
Sets priorities and implements nursing measures which correlate with identified plan and standard of care.
Recognizes change in patient's condition and takes action to manage, reduce, or eliminate symptoms and promote comfort.
Demonstrates respect for patient's dignity and privacy.
Documents nursing intervention and patients response.
Maintains a safe patient environment and takes actions to prevent risk situations
Provides for patient/family education – explains about all procedures, utilizes available educational materials, documents any instructions given to family.
Has effective interpersonal skills with customers.
Assists peers in patient care activities.
Recognizes stress in others and uses positive coping techniques.
Sets goals and prioritizes Emergency Department care to patients according to acuity.
Is accountable in following medical center policy and procedures and work attendance.
Participates in continuing education program, Medial Center Computer-based-learning modules, and ED In-service training and ED Skills…
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