ED Registered Nurse

Tyvan LLC•Little Rock, AR

23h

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, delivering emergency care to people of all ages, administering medications, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement care plans. The nurse also supports patients and families through communication, education, and advocacy; oversees support staff; and helps maintain infection control and patient safety. The position involves ongoing training, professional development, staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, validation of clinical skills, and maintenance of annual clinical competency. Care must address the age-specific needs of patients ranging from neonates to geriatric patients, including emergency procedures to stabilize patients of all ages. The work may involve physical effort, including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, frequent standing, walking for up to eight hours, and frequent bending and twisting. Potential hazards include injuries from physical effort, chemical irritants, and 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 to the age-specific needs of patients presenting to the emergency center, including emergency procedures for stabilizing 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 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 dealing with patients in crisis.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of arriving patients to determine the severity of their conditions.
Assign triage categories to ensure timely care based on the urgency of each patient's condition.
Provide emergency care to patients of all ages, from neonates and children to adults and geriatric patients, following 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 outlined in the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency.