ER Registered Nurse — Fast-Paced Trauma & Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan is seeking an ER Nurse to be the first contact for community health emergencies in Kearney, Nebraska. You will triage and deliver stabilizing care, prioritizing patients by medical need within a coordinated ER team.

You will work with a dedicated staff to maintain patient dignity and quality of care, using cultural sensitivity and teamwork to enhance outcomes in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) required within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within 5 months of hire.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 5 months of hire.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) required within 12 months of hire.
• ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) required within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients.
• Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed.
• Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs. Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition.
• Engage in other activities that will benefit patient outcomes, such as patient experience initiatives, mentoring, etc

Skills

Nursing

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

CHI Health Good Samaritan is seeking an ER Nurse to be the first contact for community health emergencies in Kearney, Nebraska. You will triage and deliver stabilizing care, prioritizing patients by medical need within a coordinated ER team.

You will work with a dedicated staff to maintain patient dignity and quality of care, using cultural sensitivity and teamwork to enhance outcomes in a high-stakes environment.