Emergency Room Nurse: Fast-Paced Care & Critical Thinking

ABQ Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutex Health in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced emergency room nurse to assess patients head-to-toe, triage by urgency, and deliver age-appropriate emergency care. You will work with physicians and staff to develop care plans and ensure airway, breathing, and circulation are stabilized.

The ideal candidate has two years of ER experience, nursing licensure, current BCLS/CPR and ACLS/PALS or ENPC, and the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Qualifications

• Two years of emergency room experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners for their state.
• Current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC preferred.
• Educational requirements appropriate for meeting the age-specific needs of patients presenting to the emergency center, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, including emergency procedures required for stabilizing patients of all ages.
• Validate clinical skills outlined in the orientation checklist and maintain annual clinical competency.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments and psychosocial evaluations of patients when they arrive, determining the severity of their condition.
• Triage: Assign triage categories to ensure timely care based on the urgency of each patient's condition.
• Emergency Care: Provide care to patients of all ages, including neonates, children, adults, and geriatrics, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications accurately while adhering to the five rights of medication administration (right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time).
• Supervision: Oversee the work of support staff such as Emergency Room Technicians (ERTs) and other healthcare personnel, ensuring a collaborative and efficient workflow.
• Patient Advocacy: Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining procedures and treatment plans to provide emotional support and education.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Infection Control: Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
• Continuous Education: Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities, attending staff meetings, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team Player

Empathy

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Nutex Health in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced emergency room nurse to assess patients head-to-toe, triage by urgency, and deliver age-appropriate emergency care. You will work with physicians and staff to develop care plans and ensure airway, breathing, and circulation are stabilized.

The ideal candidate has two years of ER experience, nursing licensure, current BCLS/CPR and ACLS/PALS or ENPC, and the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.