Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN to provide comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center. You will triage, plan, implement, and monitor patient care while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include medication administration, procedure support, accurate documentation, and educating patients and families. Quality improvement and research participation are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Active registered nurse license in DC.
• Experience in emergency department care preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and triage rapidly in emergency settings.
• Develop and update treatment plans based on patient condition.
• Administer medications and support procedures with safety.
• Monitor vital signs and document care accurately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for timely care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and discharge instructions.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Communication & education

Job description

Role: Provide comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and rapidly triage clinical needs in emergency situations.
• Develop, implement, and update patient treatment plans based on changing conditions.
• Administer medications, perform and assist with procedures, and ensure safe clinical practice.
• Monitor patient responses and vital signs, elevate concerns, and document care accurately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate timely care and interventions.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge or follow-up instructions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support research activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to prioritize in high-acuity settings.
• Proficiency in medication administration, procedural support, and patient monitoring.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to documentation accuracy, quality, and evidence-based practice.