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
Safe and secure patient care environment with adherence to evidence-based practice and infection control protocols.
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, infection control, IV administration, medication administration, phlebotomy, discharge planning, risk management, computer skills (Meditech Order Entry)
Preferred skills
IV initiation, ECG performance
Responsibilities
Monitor length of stay and ER targets, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, provide education to staff and patients, ensure continuity of care in the community, apply risk management activities.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
