Job Description
Job Description
Emergency Department / ER / ED RN Job Description :
Quickly evaluating incoming patients to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly.
Performing a thorough physical examination, taking vital signs, and collecting necessary medical history.
Administering medications, starting IVs, performing advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) procedures if needed.
Cleaning and dressing wounds, managing bleeding.
Continuously observing patients for changes in condition, reporting critical findings to physicians promptly.
Effectively communicating with patients, families, physicians, other healthcare team members, and ancillary staff.
Accurately documenting patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in the electronic medical record.
Maintaining composure and effectively managing stressful situations, including trauma cases and critical emergencies.
Required skills for an ER nurse :
Strong understanding of emergency medicine, critical care concepts, and advanced nursing skills
Ability to rapidly assess patient conditions, make quick decisions, and prioritize interventions
Efficiently managing multiple patients in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively under pressure and remain calm in crisis situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care
Education and Certification :
Travel Ed Rn • Urbana, IL, US