Registered Nurse EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center•, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse position in the Emergency Department, working from 11 AM to 11:30 PM with alternating weekends. The role involves performing comprehensive nursing assessments, prioritizing care based on patient acuity, initiating emergency interventions, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring patient responses. The nurse will assist with various procedures, conduct triage, participate in resuscitations, support airway management and hemodynamic stabilization, and promote patient safety and dignity. Effective communication, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, identification and reporting of safety concerns, participation in quality initiatives, and support for education and professional development are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Current licensed as a Professional Registered Nurse in New York State
BCLS/ACLS/ PALS required
Child abuse Certification
NIHSS + Stroke CEU's
Moderate sedation

Nice To Haves

Bachelors preferred
Basic Arrhythmia course preferred

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments.
Prioritizes care based on patient acuity and clinical presentation.
Initiates emergency interventions and protocols.
Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments safely and accurately.
Monitors patient response to treatment and modifies care as appropriate.
Assists with procedures such as intubation, sedation, central line placement, and resuscitation.
Conducts triage using standardized acuity tools and reassesses waiting patients.
Participates in resuscitations and emergency response situations.
Supports airway management and hemodynamic stabilization.
Promotes patient safety, dignity, and respect.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Participates in bedside handoff and care coordination.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Identifies and reports safety concerns and participates in quality initiatives.
Supports education, mentoring, and professional development.