Registered Nurse, Emergency

EaseNurse; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EaseNurse is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department to deliver timely and safe care to patients with medical emergencies, injuries, and acute illnesses. The role emphasizes thorough assessments, prioritization by acuity, and collaboration with the care team.

The RN will administer medications, support diagnostic and emergency procedures, document care, and provide compassionate communication to patients and families throughout evaluation and discharge.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include patient assessment and triage, prioritizing care based on acuity, and monitoring vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival and identify urgent conditions.
• Prioritize treatment based on acuity and ESI or triage protocol.
• Initiate emergency interventions and assist with resuscitation.
• Monitor vitals, administer medications, and document care.
• Coordinate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams; communicate with families.

Skills

Patient assessment

Triage

Emergency care

Medication administration

Communication

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department is responsible for providing timely, safe, and effective nursing care to patients presenting with medical emergencies, injuries, acute illnesses, and other urgent conditions. The nurse performs patient assessments, prioritizes care based on acuity, administers medications and treatments, collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and supports patients and families throughout emergency evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

1. Patient assessment and triage

• Assess patients of all age groups upon arrival and identify urgent or life-threatening conditions.
• Prioritize treatment based on the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) or the facility’s triage protocol.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.

2. Emergency treatment and clinical care

• Initiate emergency interventions, assist with resuscitation, and respond to cardiac or respiratory emergencies.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic procedures and emergency treatments.

3. Patient monitoring and documentation

• Reassess patients following treatment and promptly report any deterioration.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records, nursing notes, and medication documentation.
• Follow patient safety, infection prevention, and hospital protocols.

4. Communication and teamwork

• Coordinate care with emergency physicians, other nurses, technicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate patient updates to families and provide emotional support.
• Support safe patient transfers, admissions, referrals, and discharges.
• Explain treatment plans, medications, follow-up instructions, and warning signs.
• Prepare patients and families for diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate referrals and continuity of care after discharge.