Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department, providing compassionate, rapid care to patients with urgent and life-threatening conditions in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes triage, timely treatments, collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and clear communication with patients and families during emergencies. A commitment to respect, diversity, and patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid RN licensure in the applicable state.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage high-acuity, high-volume emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and patient-centered bedside manner.
• Commitment to respect, diversity, and collaborative care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and prioritize care based on acuity.
• Administer treatments and medications per clinical guidelines.
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and elevate concerns promptly.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Deliver clear, empathetic communication to patients and families during emergencies.
• Support continuous learning to improve lifesaving outcomes.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

High-acuity care

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Diversity & collaboration

Job description

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Provide compassionate, responsive care to patients with urgent and life-threatening conditions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and prioritize care based on acuity
• Administer treatments and medications per clinical guidelines
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and elevate concerns promptly
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver clear, empathetic communication to patients and families during emergencies
• Support continuous learning to improve lifesaving outcomes

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity, high-volume situations
• Excellent communication and patient-centered bedside manner
• Commitment to respect, diversity, and collaborative care