Registered Nurse

Live Well Homecare; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in a Level I Trauma Center emergency department. You will assess, triage, implement and evaluate care plans for high-acuity patients, administer medications and coordinate with trauma teams.

You will educate patients and families, participate in quality improvement projects, and contribute to evidence-based practice in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking for high-acuity patients.
• Proficiency in medication administration and patient monitoring.
• Effective communication and teamwork in fast-paced care environments.
• Patient- and family-centered education skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and triage needs in emergency settings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and provide diagnostic/therapeutic treatments as ordered.
• Continuously monitor patient condition and response to interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated trauma care.
• Educate patients and families on care, recovery, and discharge needs.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research efforts.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Communication & teamwork

Education for patient & family

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Role

Provide comprehensive nursing care in a Level I Trauma Center emergency department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and triage needs in emergency settings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and provide diagnostic/therapeutic treatments as ordered.
• Continuously monitor patient condition and response to interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated trauma care.
• Educate patients and families on care, recovery, and discharge needs.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research efforts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills for high-acuity patients.
• Proficiency in medication administration, treatment delivery, and patient monitoring.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities in fast-paced care environments.
• Patient- and family-centered education skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.