ED Registered Nurse (PRN

An Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) is crucial in providing immediate and comprehensive care to patients experiencing acute medical conditions or emergencies.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of patients when they arrive, determining the severity of their condition.
• Triage: Assign triage categories to ensure timely care based on the urgency of each patient’s condition.
• Emergency Care: Provide care to patients of all ages, including neonates, children, adults, and geriatrics, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications accurately while adhering to the five rights of medication administration (right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time).
• Supervision: Oversee the work of support staff such as Emergency Room Technicians (ERTs) and other healthcare personnel, ensuring a collaborative and efficient workflow.
• Patient Advocacy: Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining procedures and treatment plans to provide emotional support and education.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Infection Control: Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
• Continuous
  
  Education:
  
  Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities, attending staff meetings, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives.

Position Requirements:

• Two years of emergency room experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for their 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, including 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.

Personal Attributes:

• 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.

Working Conditions: