The ER Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the department’s specific requirements and applicable state and specialty nursing standards. Working with medical providers and other care team members, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients and their families or caregivers and supports the organization’s vision, mission, and values to promote a positive patient experience and clinical outcomes. The RN assesses and reassesses patient pain, performs procedures and monitoring as ordered, and documents care promptly and thoroughly. The role includes responding promptly to requests, anticipating patient needs, and teaching patients and their families or caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, follow-up care, and lifestyle measures. The nurse explains complex medical terminology and prepares patients and families or caregivers for future self-management.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree