About the job
The Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department at Luminis Health in Lanham, MD delivers both direct and indirect care to patients in a busy clinical setting. This position serves individuals from a range of backgrounds and emphasizes consistent, high-quality standards for care and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply a wide range of nursing skills specific to the needs of emergency care.
- Use the nursing process to care for patients and families from diverse cultures, following current laws and evidence-based guidelines.
- Adapt and prioritize tasks as patient conditions and department demands shift.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify care needs and educational priorities, ensuring all standards are met.
- Interpret assessment findings to create individualized care plans for assigned patients.
- Implement care plans efficiently, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrate proficiency in administering medications, managing pain, and performing emergency department-specific procedures.
- Track patient progress and revise care plans as needed based on ongoing evaluation and feedback.
Work Environment
This role operates within a fast-moving emergency department, requiring flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
