ED Registered Nurse

Tyvan LLC•Covington, KY

About The Position

An Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse provides immediate and comprehensive care to patients experiencing acute medical conditions or emergencies. The role includes assessing and triaging patients, providing emergency care to people of all ages, administering medications, overseeing support staff, advocating for patients and families, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare staff, and maintaining infection-control practices. The nurse also participates in ongoing training, staff meetings, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives. The position requires education and clinical preparation to meet the age-specific needs of patients presenting to the emergency center, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, and to perform emergency procedures needed to stabilize patients of all ages. The nurse must validate clinical skills listed on the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency. The role involves lifting and moving up to 50 pounds using good body mechanics, frequent standing, walking for up to eight hours, and frequent bending and twisting. Potential hazards include injury from physical efforts, chemical irritants, exposure to body fluids, and infectious diseases.

Requirements

Two years of emergency room experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for the employee's state.
Educational preparation appropriate for meeting the age-specific needs of emergency center patients, from neonates through geriatric patients, including emergency procedures required to stabilize patients of all ages.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds using good body mechanics.
Ability to frequently stand, walk for up to eight hours, and perform frequent bending and twisting motions.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Compassion and understanding when working with patients in crisis.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Current BCLS/CPR certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Current PALS or ENPC certification.
Current TNCC certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of arriving patients to determine the severity of their conditions.
Assign triage categories to prioritize care according to the urgency of each patient's condition.
Provide emergency care to neonates, children, adults, and geriatric patients in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
Administer medications accurately according to the five rights of medication administration: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and right time.
Oversee Emergency Room Technicians and other support personnel to promote collaborative and efficient workflow.
Communicate with patients and families, explain procedures and treatment plans, and provide emotional support and education.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
Participate in ongoing training, professional development, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Validate clinical skills listed on the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency.