RN - ER

Emergency Room Nurse

To coordinate and implement an individualized plan of care for each patient using the nursing process. Practicing within their scope, standards, policies, values, and mission of the organization. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Requires prioritization and critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Complies with triage, treatment, evaluation, and documentation guidelines. Uses evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the healthcare team. Provides quality outcomes and coordinates patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Identifies barriers to effective communication based on psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires. Practices according to professional and ethical standards. Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships. Engages in patient and family teaching as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrates full commitment to organizational values. Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication. Fosters positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors. Adheres to attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity. Completes all required annual education, training, and licensure/certification updates. Actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings. Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes. Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. Maintains adherence to departmental and federal standards and policies. Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.