Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Job Category: Clinical Nursing
Job Type: Nursing / Hospital-Based
Openings: 1
Location: Wilson Medical Center, New York
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
Required Experience: Emergency nursing experience should be confirmed with the hiring team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients experiencing acute illnesses and injuries. The RN will assess patient conditions, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, coordinate treatment, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced emergency department environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop individualized care plans, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.

• Coordinate and manage nursing care for assigned patients while maintaining patient safety and continuity of care.

• Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

• Administer medications safely in accordance with established protocols and applicable nursing standards.

• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, health promotion, and disease management.

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Apply evidence-based nursing practices and current clinical research.

• Follow professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, patient rights, and organizational policies.

• Promote quality improvement, patient safety, and effective resource utilization.

• Participate in nursing shared governance, unit-based improvement initiatives, and peer review activities.

• Support the orientation and development of new employees and nursing students.

• Complete required continuing education and professional development activities.

• Perform charge nurse or shift coordinator responsibilities when assigned.

• Carry out additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited nursing program.

• Current, active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license .

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, HSI, or client.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional nursing standards.

• Experience using Epic electronic health records (EHR) .

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.

• Previous emergency department experience.

Education and Certifications

Required

• Associate degree in Nursing.

• Active New York State RN license.

• Current BLS certification.

• Epic EHR experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Relevant professional nursing specialty certification.

Key Skills

• Emergency and Acute Care Nursing

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning

• Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking

• Medication Administration

• Patient Safety and Risk Management

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Epic EHR Documentation

• Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

• Quality Improvement

• Communication and Time Management