ER Night-Shift RN: Fast-Paced Critical Care

Community Health Systems; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Missouri seeks an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve quality outcomes in a compassionate environment.

The role includes patient assessments, medication administration, emergency response, education for patients and families, infection control, and participation in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• RN licensure in state or compact state.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred or as facility guidelines specify.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and policy.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings.
• Administers medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency scope.
• Develops and evaluates individualized care plans with the team.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions.
• Educates patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control practices and safety standards.
• Documents care in the medical record promptly and accurately.
• Participates in audits, quality improvement, and compliance activities.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Medication administration

Infection control

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

RN licensure (State or Compact)

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NRP preferred

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

CPR equipment

Job description

Community Health Systems in Missouri seeks an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve quality outcomes in a compassionate environment.

The role includes patient assessments, medication administration, emergency response, education for patients and families, infection control, and participation in performance improvement initiatives.