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Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Date Posted: 08 Apr, 2025
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Room (ER) is responsible for providing critical nursing care to patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients experiencing a wide variety of health problems, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. The role requires expertise in emergency medicine, triage, and the ability to perform under pressure while delivering compassionate and quality care.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
Patient Care & Evaluation:
- Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients in the ER, providing individualized, high-quality care based on assessment of needs and patient condition.
- Document patient responses to nursing interventions, prescribed treatments, and changes in physician orders.
- Assist physicians in patient exams, diagnostic procedures, and emergency treatments.
- Monitor and record physiological data (e.g., vital signs, lab results), observing for any changes in patient condition and intervening as necessary.
- Administer prescribed medications, including pain management and emergency drugs, as well as intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Deliver competent and efficient care during high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Communicate with patients and families to share the care plan, explain procedures, and provide emotional support.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding hospital procedures and discharge instructions.
- Make referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Delegate tasks to nursing support staff as appropriate, ensuring care is delivered efficiently and safely.
General Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff or management.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care or emergency care setting.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures, with particular expertise in emergency medicine and triage.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services in the emergency room environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, patients, and families.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse range of patients and healthcare team members.
- Ability to respond to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors in a sensitive and effective manner.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
Required Education
Minimum:
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher from a Board-approved nursing program.
Required Certifications & Licensure
Licensure:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN license (eNLC).
Certifications:
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Location - Oklahoma City, OK
Certification: Basic Life Support , Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
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