REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Job Description

Job Description

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

• Department: Emergency Department
• Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer
• FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in a fast-paced emergency care environment. The RN performs assessment, triage, treatment, monitoring, patient education, and care coordination for patients across the lifespan.

Universal MHHS Competencies

Successful performance in this position requires a commitment to accountability, professionalism, teamwork and respect, and compliance with all applicable safety, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Employees are expected to demonstrate reliability, maintain productive working relationships, support organizational goals, and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the mission and values of Minnie Hamilton Health System.

Essential FunctionsEmergency Nursing Care

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Delivers emergency care across the lifespan.
• Assists providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.

Triage, Assessment & Clinical Judgment

• Performs triage according to established protocols.
• Prioritizes care based on acuity and clinical need.
• Monitors patient condition and communicates significant findings.

Communication & Patient Advocacy

• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Provides patient/family education and discharge instructions.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports patient rights.

Medication Administration & Treatment Management

• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and policy.
• Monitors patient response and identifies adverse reactions.

Trauma Care, Emergency Response & Preparedness

• Participate in trauma activations, resuscitations, and emergency response activities.
• Supports workplace violence prevention, disaster response, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

Admissions, Transfers & Discharge Coordination

• Facilitates admissions, transfers, referrals, and discharges.
• Coordinates EMTALA-compliant transfers and continuity of care.

Documentation, Quality & Compliance

• Maintains accurate EHR documentation.
• Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance activities.

Workplace Safety & Team Collaboration

• Supports a safe environment through collaboration, de-escalation, and teamwork.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Current unrestricted West Virginia RN license 
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Preferred: One year of emergency nursing experience; TNCC, CEN, or other trauma/emergency certification.

Enterprise Competency Assignments

Competency

Category

Accountability

Organizational

Communication

Organizational

Customer Service

Organizational

Professionalism

Organizational

Teamwork

Organizational

Documentation & Compliance

Operational

Job Knowledge

Operational

Quality Improvement

Operational

Quality of Work

Operational

Technology & Systems Utilization

Operational

Clinical Excellence

Clinical

Critical Thinking

Clinical

Patient Advocacy

Clinical

Patient Safety

Clinical

Emergency Preparedness

Clinical