About the role
Emergency nurses are specialized nurses who work in emergency departments and handle patients in need of immediate care. They often have a nursing degree supplemented with further education in emergency care. Their work is fast-paced and unpredictable, and they must be able to manage a variety of different medical emergencies.Responsibilities
Emergency nurses assess patients' conditions, prioritize care needs, and perform life-saving actions. They work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to stabilize patients. They also administer medications, perform simple medical procedures, and prepare patients for further care or admission.Skills and tools
Emergency nurses must have excellent skills in patient assessment, rapid decision-making, and prioritization. They use medical equipment such as heart monitors, defibrillators, and intravenous systems. Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential in this role. Common competencies demanded by employers are akutsjukvård, omvårdnad and vårdavdelning/mottagning.