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, prioritization, evidence-based practice, infection control, medication administration (IV antibiotics, IM/SC injections), phlebotomy, physical assessment, IV initiation, ECG performance, Meditech Order Entry, conflict resolution, decision making
Preferred skills
IV initiation, ECG performance
Technologies
Meditech
Responsibilities
Monitor length of stay and ER targets, monitor quality of care through risk management, assist in developing teaching materials, coordinate discharge planning, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for continuity of care, provide education to staff and patients
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
