ER Nurse: Fast-Paced Critical Care & Triage

Shenandoah Medical Center; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, IA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care across acute, observation, ER, SNF and outpatient settings. You will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate outcomes, ensuring patient safety and advocacy.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration with physicians and care teams, and effective communication with patients and families; experience with diverse patient populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Apply the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate patient care to achieve outcomes.
• Perform complete admission assessment.
• Provide patient advocacy and education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Document and communicate patient status and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care using RN scope of practice.
• Perform complete admission assessments.
• Respond to call lights and patient needs promptly.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams for patient management.
• Document patient status, interventions and outcomes at discharge.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders and policies.
• Prioritize safety and infection control in all care activities.
• Support patient and family education throughout stay and at discharge.

Skills

Nursing process

Admission assessment

Patient advocacy

Vital signs assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

RN license

Job description

Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, IA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care across acute, observation, ER, SNF and outpatient settings. You will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate outcomes, ensuring patient safety and advocacy.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration with physicians and care teams, and effective communication with patients and families; experience with diverse patient populations is preferred.