Location: Salisbury,MD, USA
The ED RN provides nursing care for emergency and trauma patients. The ED plays a significant role in the hospital's Stroke, AMI and trauma programs. There is also a specialized area for adult and pediatric mental health evaluations. The ED RN is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the nursing process. The ED RN acts as a patient advocate. The ED RN provides support, information and direct care and utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.