Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Summary

Treat actual or potential health problems using the nursing diagnosis and case management. Teach, counsel and provide supportive care to the patient and their significant others

Essential Functions

• Calls for crisis intervention if appropriate.
• Coordinates the needs of the patient with supporting departments and assists in solving problems related to the welfare of patient and staff.
• Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols.
• Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
• Communicates and acts as liaison between the patient, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity.
• Charts concisely, descriptively, and legibly indicating patient’s progress or lack or progress.
• Demonstrates understanding of, and adheres to, the hospital’s infection control protocols.
• Interviews patient (if possible) and/or family to obtain required history and make an accurate assessment.
• Demonstrates compliance with exiting standards and policies.
• Assigns a triage priority based on observations and available information.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications
Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of NJ.

Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association),

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support. IV Certification preferred.

Minimum Work Experience
2 year or more experience in an acute care setting preferred. Critical care experience preferred

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed

Physical Demands Analysis:
The following tables detail the individual physical demands using the following six categories: Mobility, Strength, Upper Extremity Postural Activity, Sensory/Perceptual, Work Environment, and Conditions of Work