Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a skilled nurse to assess patients, prioritize nursing needs in emergencies, and develop comprehensive care plans. The role includes administering medications and helping with diagnostics, while monitoring patient progress and collaborating with the care team.

You will educate patients and families on treatment plans and post-visit guidance, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research efforts to enhance patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and quickly determine nursing priorities in emergency situations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Administer medications and perform or assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Monitor patient responses to treatments and report changes to the care team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated, high-acuity care.
• Educate patients and families on care, treatment plans, and post-visit guidance.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support research activities.

Job description

Role Summary

• Assess patients and quickly determine nursing priorities in emergency situations.


• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.


• Administer medications and perform or assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.


• Monitor patient responses to treatments and report changes to the care team.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated, high-acuity care.


• Educate patients and families on care, treatment plans, and post-visit guidance.


• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support research activities.