Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is hiring an ER nurse to provide direct patient care in an emergency department, applying the nursing process and maintaining accountability for assigned patients.

You will assess care delivered by other caregivers, coordinate with departments for integrated care, and protect patient rights and confidentiality while upholding professional nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying the nursing process in emergency settings.
• Strong clinical judgment for rapid decision making.
• Solid assessment and evaluation skills for patient care.
• Clear, effective communication and care coordination.
• Commitment to patient rights and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in an emergency setting using the nursing process.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for assigned patients.
• Assess and evaluate patient care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments to ensure integrated care.
• Protect patient rights and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Provide care that aligns with professional nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical judgment

Assessment skills

Communication

Ethical practice

Job description

Role Summary

Provide emergency department patient care using the nursing process. You will maintain accountability for assigned patients, evaluate the care delivered by other caregivers, and coordinate services with other departments to support timely, appropriate treatment.

Key Duties

• Deliver direct patient care in an emergency setting using the nursing process.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for assigned patients.
• Assess and evaluate patient care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments to ensure integrated care.
• Protect patient rights and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Provide care that aligns with professional nursing standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to apply the nursing process.
• Sound assessment and evaluation skills.
• Effective communication and care coordination across departments.
• Commitment to patient rights, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
• Ability to maintain accountability and uphold professional nursing standards.