Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Northwell Health

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides age-specific care to an assigned group of patients using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments, and uses clinical judgment and leadership skills to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate team activities. The role includes assessing patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifying care needs and expected outcomes, developing and documenting individualized plans of care, and implementing and evaluating treatments. The nurse administers medications, supports patients and families, provides education and discharge planning, maintains accurate documentation, and contributes to performance improvement. The position is full-time on nights, with every other weekend and holidays required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
BCLS and ACLS certifications are required.
PALS certification is required within six months of hire.
One year of medical/surgical experience is required.
If hired after January 1, 2018, must enroll in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of the employment date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Emergency Department experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health, including relevant organ systems, mobility, sensory status, skin condition, pain, and response to care; communicate and document assessments and plans.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, understanding, expectations, and cultural or ethnic needs; document findings and connect patients with appropriate support resources.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, determine teaching needs, establish outcome measures, and develop individualized patient goals.
Formulate and document plans of care, prioritize care activities, coordinate supplies, equipment, and medications, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members.
Implement plans of care, maintain patient safety, administer prescribed treatments, use equipment appropriately, reassess patients, document care and responses, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Provide emotional support, communicate with families or caretakers, participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care, document outcomes, perform variance analysis, and contribute to systems that improve care in the unit.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to plan and carry out treatment; assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures; report changes in patient condition; delegate assignments and ensure their timely completion.
Perform Grade I–IV pressure injury care and related skin-care procedures, including preventive measures, simple dressings, compresses, and irrigations in accordance with facility procedures.
Administer medications safely, including IV push medications and standard infusions per department policy; document administration and educate patients and significant others about medication and food interactions.
Participate in patient and family education, communicate pertinent assessment information to care team members and appropriate agencies, use available teaching resources, plan for discharge, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.