Emergency Department RN: Fast-Paced Trauma Care

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Emergency Department nurse to deliver professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. You will triage, prioritize care, and quickly stabilize patients to discharge or arrange for longer hospital stays.

The role requires Missouri RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC within specified timelines, and strong communication and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced ED setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• RN license active in Missouri.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• PALS within one year of hire.
• ENPC within 12 months of hire; ENPC required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care.
• TNCC within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
• Triage and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.
• Stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or arrange for a longer hospital stay.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

CoxHealth is seeking an Emergency Department nurse to deliver professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. You will triage, prioritize care, and quickly stabilize patients to discharge or arrange for longer hospital stays.

The role requires Missouri RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC within specified timelines, and strong communication and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced ED setting.