| Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room, Staff Nurse - RN - Occupational Health, Staff Nurse Senior- RN - Occupational Health, Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room, Staff Nurse - RN II, Staff Nurse - RN III, Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room, Head Nurse - Emergency Room, Staff Nurse - RN - Flight Transport, Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room |
| Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in the emergency room. Triages each patient and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Assists physicians during examinations and emergency procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical record, and updates attending physician directly when necessary. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room |
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| Similar Jobs: Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room, Staff Nurse - RN - Occupational Health, Staff Nurse Senior- RN - Occupational Health, Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room, Staff Nurse - RN II, Staff Nurse - RN III, Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room, Head Nurse - Emergency Room, Staff Nurse - RN - Flight Transport, Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room |
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| Level of Education: Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
