What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Full Time Nights position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Position Overview: Provides professional nursing care in a 24/7 emergency department serving patients of all ages. Responsible for conducting head-to-toe assessments, triaging patients, monitoring hemodynamic status, managing pain, and coordinating care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and adjust nursing interventions accordingly.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric populations.
- Utilize triage to ensure timely, appropriate treatment and accurately assign categories.
- Monitor and interpret vital signs and hemodynamic data.
- Manage patient pain through education and appropriate techniques.
- Communicate effectively with physicians regarding patient status and diagnostic results.
- Current Nevada RN license.
- 2-3 years of emergency or critical care experience, or extensive EMS background.
- Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to perform thorough assessments across diverse patient populations.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and quick decision-making skills.