Emergency Department Registered Nurse - $32-48 per hour

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced RN to provide direct patient care in a high acuity Emergency Department. You will assess, diagnose, and implement care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The role requires a nursing diploma or associate's degree with RN licensure; bachelor's degree is preferred. No experience is required, but up to 2 years is preferred, with strong safety, patient education, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid RN licensure required.
• No experience required; <=2 years preferred.
• Strong critical nursing skills and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with the healthcare team.
• Educate on illness management, home care, and medication administration.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities; support professional development.
• Develop and document individualized care plans; ensure communication across care settings.
• Evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering values and culture.

Skills

Nursing skills

Safety awareness

Patient education

Team communication

Education

Nursing diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role

Provides direct patient care in a high acuity Emergency Department as a registered nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medication administration.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and contribute to professional development.
• Develop and document individualized care plans, ensuring effective communication across care settings.
• Evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values, cultural, and spiritual factors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing diploma or associate's degree; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No experience required; less than 2 years preferred.
• Skills: Critical nursing skills, safety awareness, patient education, and collaborative communication.

Additional Information

• Work in a high-stakes environment requiring alertness and safety consciousness.
• Opportunity to grow professionally with ongoing development and benefits.