The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and performs care plans to improve outcomes. The nurse helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment and collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to achieve individual patient and population outcomes. The RN cares for a broad spectrum of patients, from short-stay patients to trauma cases; evaluates and revises plans of care; coordinates care across hospital departments; and administers medications in accordance with applicable state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.
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Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree