What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency Room position at Compunnel Inc.?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN-ER) to join our fast-paced emergency department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing immediate and effective care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries, triaging cases based on severity, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN-ER) to join our fast-paced emergency department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing immediate and effective care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries, triaging cases based on severity, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform rapid patient assessments and triage based on urgency and medical need.
- Deliver high-quality nursing care in emergency situations, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and neurological cases.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and emergency interventions as prescribed.
- Monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatments, and update care teams accordingly.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in electronic health records (EHR).
- Prepare patients for diagnostic tests and assist with procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals for comprehensive emergency care.
- Educate patients and families on treatmwe emergency protocols, including CPR and advanced life support practices.
- Remain calm and efficient during high-stress, high-acuity situations.
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in an emergency room or critical care setting.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience with trauma-certified facilities or Level I/II trauma centers.
- Familiarity with electronic charting systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – preferred
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – preferred
- Emergency Nursing Certification (CEN) – a plus