Senior Emergency Department Nurse

Department/Unit: Emergency Department

Work Shift: Weekend_Day

The Senior Emergency Department Nurse is responsible for assessing, coordinating, planning, directing, implementing and managing the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge. This role involves delivering and coordinating patient care, ensuring competent and compassionate care is provided to customers. Hourly Range: $36.73 - $60.93

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, and perform treatments and procedures
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
• Assess and evaluate patient needs for care
• Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions
• Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses
• Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients
• Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a professional academic nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse license
• Certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC
• 1-3 years of previous clinical nursing experience in an Emergency Department
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education
• Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools

The Emergency Department (ED) is a Level I Trauma Center and serves as a regional referral center for a wide variety of patients requiring acute care.