Registered Nurse-Emergency Department (ED)

Summary The ED Nurse assesses the patient by collecting pertinent data or information, including the triage of patients based on the five-level triage system to prioritize patients that require more immediate care. Will identify expected outcomes to develop a collaborative and individualized plan for each patient. Will implement that plan, including care coordination, health teaching, and promotion. Evaluate the progress toward achieving the expected goal and outcomes and adjusts the plan as necessary. Responsibilities The Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assign patients. They delegate and supervise basic nursing care of licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Provides urgent and emergent care to patients with acute and/or chronic me...