Job Description

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse at ScionHealth summary:

As an Emergency Room Nurse, I provide critical medical care by administering medications, conducting clinical treatments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care. I monitor patient conditions, document care, and educate patients and their families about health management and recovery. My role requires strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.

Description

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Qualifications

Associate's degree Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:
*BLS obtained within 30 days of hire date
Licenses: Current Alabama RN Licensure or Compact License that includes AL

Keywords:

Emergency Room Nurse, patient care, critical thinking, clinical treatments, BLS certification, patient education, RN licensure, healthcare teamwork, urgent care, medical emergency

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