Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Emergency Duration: 18 weeks Shift: Part Time, Day/Night rotations Hours per Shift: 2 shifts of 12 hours + 2 on-call shifts within 4 weeks Experience: Two years acute hospital experience as a Registered Nurse, with one year experience in an Emergency Department License: Current Registered Nurse Licensure Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Stroke Certification (AHA or RQI only) Must-Have: Minimum of two years experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least one year in an Emergency Department Description: The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical skills, and communication skills in delivering high-quality compassionate care to patients and families. The ED RN assesses patient needs, identifies urgent or emergent care priorities, and collaboratively provides direct care. The ED RN applies appropriate interventions and evaluates patient progress. The ED RN demonstrates skill in the use of various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions appropriate for managing life-threatening and routine emergency situations. The ED RN utilizes principles of relationship-based care to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain, discomfort, and safety. The ED RN assesses physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all ages, their families, and support systems as appropriate. The ED RN connects with patients and families during triage. The ED RN identifies the initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with triage standards. The ED RN establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, and assesses nonverbal communication. The ED RN provides frequent updates and conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately. The ED RN conducts primary assessments of critical needs, detects and documents any major deviations from the norm, and identifies necessary steps and interventions required. The ED RN uses observation, patient interviews, EMS reports, and data to conduct secondary assessments. The ED RN identifies contributing factors, health histories, events, or activities preceding the emergent health event. The ED RN assesses psychosocial needs of each individual, including family dynamics, and documents and reports any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse. The ED RN reassesses patients to identify their response to treatment and changes in condition, responding appropriately. The ED RN encourages mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. The ED RN teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with individual education, training, and scope of practice. The ED RN understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies. The ED RN prepares patients, parents, or families for diagnostic procedures and treatments. The ED RN makes appropriate referrals for post-emergency care. The ED RN teaches patients what is needed to continue care and healing at home. The ED RN assesses patient and family learning styles and structures educational sessions to maximize understanding. The ED RN asks questions to evaluate retention of key points during education and discharge instructions. The ED RN seeks to understand what is most important to the patient and family, acknowledging their central role in care. The ED RN embraces the significance of creating a healing environment as a key element of professional nursing practice. The ED RN keeps patients and significant others informed of the care process and anticipates patient and family needs. The ED RN updates communication boards throughout the Emergency Department stay.
