Warrensburg, MO
Sign on Bonus for Experienced RNs
New Grad Loan Forgiveness
Various full-time shifts available
Part Time Shifts Available
POSITION TITLE:
RN- Staff Nurse – Emergency Department
JOB SUMMARY:
A staff registered nurse is a professional registered nurse who directs and/or provides nursing care, within the Emergency Department, for patients with chronic, acute and/or terminal illnesses. The RN will be responsible for triaging patients to determine the priority of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow thru the department. Communicates with ED provider regarding changes in patient’s status, symptoms, and result of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Participation includes interdisciplinary team, committees, education and the supervision of other staff/students.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing
Currently licensed to practice as a professional registered nurse in the state of Missouri.
This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and to assess the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.
Current BLS required
Current ACLS required
Current TNCC, ENPC, or PALS recommended
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Director of Emergency Services. Also reports clinically during designated shifts to the Charge Nurse.
CORE DEPARTMENTAL COMPETENCIES--
Demonstrates appropriate assessment and knowledge of critically ill patients.
Demonstrates the ability to assist providers with procedures such as but not limited to: conscious sedation, central lines, rapid sequence intubation etc.
Implements patient care according to planned interventions to attain
the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
Demonstrates positive customer service relations
Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages department to continuously improve
Assists co-workers as needed/requested
Supports the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively
This is not necessarily an inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to modify essential functions of the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technical developments).
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