ER Nurse PRN: Fast-Paced Emergency Care

SSM Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville is seeking a PRN registered nurse to provide direct nursing care in settings requiring complex assessments and interventions, in accordance with our policies and protocols.

The role involves data collection, triage, planning, implementation and evaluation, with emphasis on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and effective communication within the care team. Education and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the health care consumer's health and/or situation.
• Triages each health care consumer utilizing age, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive practices to prioritize and optimize health care consumer flow, expediting those health care consumers who require immediate care.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the health care consumer or the situation.
• Implements, coordinates, and educates, to promote health and a safe practice environment.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflect current nursing practice.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to Emergency Nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

No experience required

Job description

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville is seeking a PRN registered nurse to provide direct nursing care in settings requiring complex assessments and interventions, in accordance with our policies and protocols.

The role involves data collection, triage, planning, implementation and evaluation, with emphasis on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and effective communication within the care team. Education and ongoing professional development are expected.