ER Registered Nurse — High-Impact Patient Care

Lafayette Regional Health Center; Lexington (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Missouri, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, you will use established nursing models to advocate for patients and support optimal outcomes, while aligning with our mission and values. This role requires state-appropriate RN licensure and ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications preferred or required.
• RN Diploma required.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

Education

RN License

Registered Nurse Diploma

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Missouri, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, you will use established nursing models to advocate for patients and support optimal outcomes, while aligning with our mission and values. This role requires state-appropriate RN licensure and ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications.