ED RN
Core
Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, specifically focusing on the Emergency Department (ED) as implied by the title, utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
Role type
Entry-level Registered Nurse (Novice)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical outcomes in an acute care environment
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, nursing process application, evidence-based practice, patient education, documentation, safety monitoring, delegation management
Preferred skills
BSN degree, specialty certification, charge nurse experience, precepting experience, quality improvement participation
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by documentation), patient monitoring equipment, lift equipment
Responsibilities
Create plan of care using assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation; perform adequate patient assessment and documentation; recognize patient safety concerns; provide education based on unique learning needs; incorporate patient individuality in care delivery; retain accountability for delegated nursing care; assess impact of family dynamics on health; integrate ANA code of ethics; identify discriminatory health care practices.
Seniority
Junior, novice level (less than 12 months experience)