Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

RN - Emergency Department Acute Care

Bland, MO $62,099 - $83,099 a year

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing critical emergency nursing care with compassion and expertise. This role involves delivering direct patient care through the nursing process, demonstrating clinical proficiency, and upholding the highest ethical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection control, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to ensure a secure care environment.
• Maintain and care for central lines while preventing surgical site infections according to policy.
• Administer medications, perform nursing interventions, and provide patient and family education to support quality outcomes.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance safety, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Document all patient care activities and quality monitoring data to support clinical decisions and compliance.
• Effectively communicate with physicians and team members to improve patient outcomes and delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Engage with patients and families promptly to enhance their experience and provide health education.
• Apply critical thinking in nursing practice and pursue continuing education to develop skills and knowledge.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.

Experience

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license valid in the state or compact licensure.
• Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• American Heart Association certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certifications.
• Mandt training course completion.

Mental and Physical Demands

This position requires considerable mental focus and physical activity including lifting up to 35 lbs., standing, walking, and various movements such as pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases through blood and bodily fluids is expected. Occasional encounters with hostile individuals may occur.