Registered Practical Nurse- Emergency
Core
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in an emergency department setting, prioritizing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs while acting as a patient advocate.
Role type
Registered Practical Nurse (Emergency Department)
Builds
Patient care plans and discharge coordination within the emergency department
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, infection control, IV medication administration, phlebotomy, ECG performance, IV initiation, Meditech Order Entry, physical stamina
Preferred skills
IV initiation, ECG performance
Responsibilities
Monitor length of stay and ER targets, apply risk management activities, coordinate discharge planning, educate staff and patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide compassionate care in a diverse environment
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
