Job Type
Part-time
Description
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse to join our team. As an Emergency Room Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing quality patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will work collaboratively with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and triage patients upon arrival to the emergency room
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians
- Monitor and document patient vital signs and progress
- Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, including infection control and safety protocols
Skills:
- - Current RN license in the state of practice
- - BLS and ACLS certification
- - Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- - Knowledge of electronic health records systems
- - Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Mobility & stamina to stand, walk, and move continuously for long shifts (typically 8–12 hours).
- Strength to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., repositioning patients, handling medical equipment).
- Dexterity & coordination for administering injections, starting IVs, operating medical equipment, and writing/documentation.
- Flexibility & balance for frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to assist patients and access supplies.
- Endurance to handle physically demanding tasks in high-stress environments without frequent breaks.
- Hearing & vision adequate to respond to alarms, monitor patients, and communicate with the healthcare team; clear vision for reading charts, medications, and monitoring equipment.
- Infection control compliance, including wearing PPE (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns) for extended periods and following strict hygiene protocols.
- Emergency response capabilities, including quick physical response to urgent situations, performing CPR, emergency interventions, and rapid patient transfers.
Cognitive Requirements:
- Critical thinking & problem-solving to assess patient conditions, identify complications, and make quick, evidence-based decisions.
- Clinical judgment to interpret patient symptoms, lab results, and vital signs accurately for determining appropriate care.
- Multitasking & prioritization to manage multiple patients, medications, and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in patient records, medication administration, and treatment protocols.
- Communication skills for clear and effective verbal and written interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Emotional resilience & stress management to remain calm and focused under high-pressure situations, including trauma cases and emergencies.
- Adaptability to quickly shift priorities based on patient needs, workflow changes, or emergencies.
- Memory & retention to recall medical knowledge, protocols, and patient histories for proper care delivery.
- Technological proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR), monitoring equipment, and diagnostic tools.
- Ethical decision-making to uphold patient rights, confidentiality (HIPAA compliance), and professional standards.