Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Emergency Department NurseThis department provides triage, treatment and support for trauma and emergency patients of all ages in an acute care setting. If the department is designated as a trauma site, the hours and expenses related to triage and treatment of trauma patients is included. However, the hours and expenses related to the administration and support of the Trauma program and its services (i.e. Trauma registry, trauma coordinators) should not be included here.Job Requirements:Education and Work Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): PreferredAcute care facility experience: PreferredLicenses/Certifications:Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: RequiredFacility Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: RequiredEssential Functions:Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues.Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes.Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes.Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation.Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members.Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.