Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough head‑to‑toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition.
• Assign triage categories to ensure timely care based on the urgency of each patient’s condition.
• Provide emergency care to patients of all ages, including neonates, children, adults, and geriatrics, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Administer medications accurately while adhering to the five rights of medication administration (right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time).
• Oversee the work of support staff such as Emergency Room Technicians and other healthcare personnel to maintain a collaborative and efficient workflow.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining procedures and treatment plans to provide emotional support and education.
• Work closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities, attend staff meetings, and engage in quality improvement initiatives.

• Two years of emergency room experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for the relevant state.
• Current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC preferred.
• Educational requirements appropriate for meeting the age‑specific needs of patients presenting to the emergency center, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, and emergency procedures required for stabilizing patients of all ages.
• Validate clinical skills outlined in the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Team Player:
  Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Empathy:
  Demonstrate compassion and understanding while dealing with patients in crisis.
• Critical Thinking:
  Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions in emergencies.

• Physical demands:
  Must lift and move up to 50 pounds with good body mechanics, frequently stand, walk up to 8 hours, and perform frequent bending and twisting motions.
• Adverse/hazardous conditions:
  Potential injuries from physical efforts and chemical irritants; potential exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases.