REGISTERED NURSE HOSPITAL

Working in a fast-paced emergency department, the ER RN performs rapid patient assessments, prioritizes care through triage, implements evidence-based interventions, and collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening emergencies.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening emergencies. Working in a fast-paced emergency department, the ER RN performs rapid patient assessments, prioritizes care through triage, implements evidence-based interventions, and collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and prioritize care using established triage protocols.
• Monitor, assess, and treat patients with medical, surgical, traumatic, and behavioral health emergencies.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, blood products, and emergency treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Initiate and manage emergency interventions, including cardiac monitoring, airway management, wound care, and trauma stabilization.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during emergency procedures and resuscitations.
• Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, medications, and responses in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, laboratory personnel, radiology staff, EMS providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain infection prevention and patient safety standards while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and department training.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing;BSN preferred).
• Minimum of one year of emergency department experience preferred;new graduates may be considered based on organizational needs.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred or required within designated timeframe.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a high-acuity environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of emergency nursing standards, protocols, and evidence-based practice.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during high-stress situations.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift, transfer, push, or pull patients and equipment in accordance with safe patient handling guidelines.
• Ability to perform CPR and respond quickly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment and perform clinical procedures.