RN, ED

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Time Type:
Full time

Department:
Emergency Department

All Locations:
10 Gove Street – Taylor Building

Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse assumes a leadership role in the Emergency Department.

This includes triaging patients to the appropriate level in a timely fashion, providing nursing care to patients of all ages, directing the general patient flow through the department, and taking appropriate steps in following up lab and x-ray results.

The nurse is responsible for timely and accurate documentation of his/her nursing care in accordance with policy and procedures.

The nurse is also responsible for collaboration with other members in a multi-disciplinary team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:


* Assess the health status of individuals and detect changes in order to take necessary actions.


* Documents all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner.

Documentation to also include (pain assessment/re-assessment, medication administration, and patient ED course).


* Triages patients and assigns accurate acuity based on standards of care and department policy.


* Assumes responsibility for direct patient care and prepares patients for exams.


* Safely and effectively administers medications, tests, and treatments as ordered.


* Reports adverse reactions to medications and/or treatments in accordance with department policy.


* Takes a proactive role assisting with patient discharge, hospital transfers, and arranging outpatient testing.


* Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.

Teaches and educates patients and caregivers on how to manage illnesses, injuries, and home care needs.


* Recognizes the unique safety needs of elderly and pediatric patients, ensuring they receive assistance as needed.


* Follows established departmental policies and procedures for environmental safety and infection control.

Qualifications and Requirements:


* Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.


* Bachelor of Science in Nur...