Emergency Room RN
On-siteNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Triage patients by acuity and initiate life-saving interventions in the Emergency Department. Administer medications, treatments, and procedures per VA protocols, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate care plans. Document all patient responses accurately in the electronic health record and educate families on treatments and discharge instructions. Assist with diagnostic procedures, coordinate with ancillary departments, and maintain a safe environment adhering to infection control policies. Respond effectively to crisis situations including code blue, trauma, and disaster events. This veteran-centered role requires strong clinical judgment and emotional resilience.
Required Qualifications
- Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emotional resilience
- Commitment to serving veterans with dignity and respect
- Ability to triage patients based on acuity
- Ability to initiate life-saving interventions
- Knowledge of VA protocols
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans
- Ability to document care and patient responses accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Ability to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Ability to coordinate with ancillary departments
- Ability to educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment consistent with infection control and safety policies
- Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations, including code blue, trauma, and disaster events
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