Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced ER Registered Nurse to provide rapid triage, assessment, and stabilization for patients with varying acuity. You will deliver medications and IV therapies, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

You will document care in the EMR and educate patients and families about next steps, discharge planning, and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure to practice in ER
• Rapid decision-making in high-acuity settings
• Strong teamwork with multidisciplinary staff
• Accurate documentation in EMR
• Patient and family education

Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilize patients quickly
• Deliver medications and IV therapy as ordered
• Monitor vital signs and respond to changes
• Collaborate with physicians and teams
• Document care in EMR
• Educate patients and families

Skills

RN licensure

Rapid triage

Clinical judgment

Communication

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department. Perform rapid triage, assessment, and stabilization for patients with varying acuity levels. Administer medications and IV therapies, and continuously monitor and document patients’ clinical status.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quick patient triage, assessments, and stabilization
• Deliver medication and IV therapy as ordered
• Monitor vital signs and respond to changes in condition
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Accurately document care in the EMR
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and next steps

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and ability to practice in an ER setting
• Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making in high-acuity situations
• Effective communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff
• Detail-oriented documentation in electronic medical records
• Compassionate patient and family education