Job Description
The clinical nurse in the Emergency Department provides compassionate, patient-centered care through active listening and kindness.
Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, starting IVs, performing treatments, interpreting diagnostic tests, assessing patient needs, and collaborating on care plans.
Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses, directs ancillary staff, and maintains professional standards.
Minimum qualifications: graduation from an accredited nursing program, current NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certification, 1-3 years RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care, and strong communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of quality improvement principles and adherence to privacy standards are essential.