Job Summary
An A&E (Accident and Emergency) nurse, also known as an emergency department nurse or ED nurse, plays a crucial role in providing immediate medical care to patients who arrive at the emergency department of a hospital.
- Minimum Qualification: Degree
- Experience Level: Mid level
- Experience Length: 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Assessment: A&E nurses quickly assess patients upon their arrival, determining the severity of their condition and prioritizing care based on the urgency of their needs.
- Triage: They perform triage, which involves categorizing patients based on the urgency of their condition, ensuring that those with life-threatening injuries or illnesses receive immediate attention.
- Treatment: A&E nurses administer medications, perform procedures, and provide treatments as directed by physicians, such as wound care, IV therapy, and pain management.
- Monitoring: They continuously monitor patients' vital signs and response to treatment, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Communication: A&E nurses communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and efficient care delivery.
- Documentation: They accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in medical records, maintaining thorough and up-to-date documentation of patient care.
- Education: A&E nurses educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions, empowering them to participate in their own care and make informed decisions.
- Teamwork: They collaborate closely with physicians, other nurses, technicians, and ancillary staff to provide comprehensive care and support in a fast-paced and often high stress environment.
- Adaptability: A&E nurses must be adaptable and able to respond quickly to changing patient needs, emergent situations, and fluctuations in patient volume.
- Advocacy: They advocate for their patients, ensuring that their needs are met and their rights are respected throughout their emergency department stay.
Requirements:
- 2 year of working experience
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