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The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in the emergency department. The RN provides safe, compassionate, and timely care to patients with a wide range of medical and emergency needs while collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Prioritize patient care and respond promptly to emergencies. Administer medications, IV therapy, and critical care treatments according to established protocols. Perform triage and recognize changes in patient conditions.
Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret diagnostic results, and report significant changes to physicians. Care for patients requiring airway management, intubation, anticoagulation therapy, and other emergency interventions. Assess pain and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
Educate patients and families and assist with discharge planning. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Follow patient safety, infection prevention, restraint, and emergency response procedures.
Identify and report suspected abuse and complete required documentation. Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity and quality of care. Requirements Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred. 3–5 years of Emergency Department experience preferred.
Current Massachusetts RN license required. Active BLS certification required. ACLS required upon hire, or an active BLS card with AHA ACLS obtained within 60 days of hire.
AHA PALS required within six months of hire. TNCC, ENPC, and CEN certifications preferred. Day 1 Dental, Health, Vision insurance.
Referral bonus and extension bonus.
About the role
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in the emergency department. The RN provides safe, compassionate, and timely care to patients with a wide range of medical and emergency needs while collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.