RN - ED Observation Unit - Roanoke - Nights
Core
Provide acute nursing care, monitoring, and evaluation for patients admitted from the ED for observation (up to 48 hours) with medical illnesses or trauma, including endocrinology, neurological, or cardiovascular conditions.
Role type
Registered Nurse (ED Observation Unit)
Builds
Patient stabilization and discharge planning for short-term observation cases
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, delegation, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient/family education, performance improvement, resource management, clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
EPIC (electronic medical records)
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; complete age-specific admissions and ongoing assessments; collaborate on interdisciplinary care plans; administer treatments and medications; identify and implement patient/family education needs; contribute to performance improvement activities; advocate for patient rights and provide psychosocial support; apply knowledge of growth and development; reduce length of stay and improve outcomes; function as a role model for clinical practice; manage resources and establish priorities; complete manager-determined projects; facilitate resolution of patient and personnel situations; orient new employees; provide feedback to staff; participate in unit/hospital decision-making; assist with education activities
Seniority
Individual Contributor (Standard RN)