An Emergency Nurse is in charge of providing healthcare to patients who urgently need treatment so that they can stabilize their vital signs and limit pain and discomfort. Their duties include identifying the needs of a patient, filling out charts and intake paper and collecting information and samples so they can run tests.
Un ER Nurse debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un ER Nurse debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness
- Immediately stabilize incoming patients
- Administer medication as instructed by physicians
- Start intravenous lines, and set broken bones
- Perform tracheotomies and intubations
- Give patients stitches and sutures
Un ER Nurse competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Expert knowledge of emergency medicine
- Active RN license
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional multitasking and time-management skills
- Ability to work closely with a team and patients
