Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients in the ED. Promotes teamwork with physicians, mid-level practitioners and personnel of other departments. Is accountable for adhering to all standards of emergency nursing care and for managing supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is unavailable.
• Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID when registration is unavailable.
• Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat.
• Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, completion of history and medication reconciliation.
• Enter orders.
• Perform fingersticks for glucose testing.
• Assist with ambulance communication, pre hospital and hospital, from the ED.
• Xerox copies of medical records.
• Assures proper charge items are entered into electronic medical record.
• Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat.
• Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed.
• Performs 12 lead EKG’s, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter.
• Proficient in IV venipuncture skills.
• Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens.
• Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately.
• Assist MD/PA/NP with surgical or invasive procedures, i.e. suturing, insertion of chest tubes, etc.
• Maintains sterile/aseptic technique.
• Cleans instruments in proper solution for return to Central Supply.
• Obtains ice from acute care for ED use.
• Assists on acute care when there are no ED patients.
• Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED.
• Additional duties as assigned.formance Appraisal

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed in the State of New York. Membership in a professional organization suggested.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of acute care experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years critical care or emergency room experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of responsibility. 
• Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of Hospital structure, objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills.

Training/License:

• NYS Registered Nurse license required.
• Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• TNCC and ENPC certification required within one year. CEN preferred.

Other: N/A