Overview
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting.
Triage and assess patients, administer medications and treatments, monitor vital signs, and respond rapidly to emergent situations. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, update care plans, and document accurately in the EHR.
Educate patients and families while upholding safety and infection-control standards. Support quality and equity initiatives and mentor others. Reflect a culture of compassion, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Key duties and skills
- Triage, assessment, medication administration, and emergency response
- Vital sign monitoring and rapid escalation of changing conditions
- Accurate EHR documentation and care plan updates
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
- Infection control, patient safety, and adherence to standards
- Mentorship, quality improvement, and equity-focused care