ER RN

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE seeks an Emergency Room Nurse to be the first touchpoint in health emergencies and deliver rapid triage and stabilizing care. You will work within a busy ER team, emphasizing teamwork, professionalism, and culturally sensitive patient care.

The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $6,000 and educational assistance up to $10,000 for eligible new hires. Must maintain RN licensure and complete required certifications within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state.
• BLS certification.
• NIHSS within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS within 5 months of hire.
• PALS within 5 months of hire.
• NRP within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC within 12 months of hire.
• ENPC within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct emergency triage to determine patient needs and priorities.
• Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the ER team.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Dignity in care

Education

Nursing program graduate

Tools

RN license

BLS

NIHSS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

TNCC

ENPC

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our ER Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, you’ll be the first touchpoint to the people in our community during health emergencies.

Everyday, you will be a multitasker who can react quickly as you prioritize patients based on their medical necessity while providing emergency triage to others.

To thrive in this vital role, you should exhibit teamwork, professionalism and critical thinking skills. You should be energetic and motivated to provide quality care to all of our patients, maintaining their dignity at every step.

• 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

We are offering up to 6,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 educational assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Where You'll Work

Good Samaritan's Emergency Services provides the highest level of trauma, surgical and critical care. Our team of nationally and internationally respected experts stands ready to take care of patients with traumatic injuries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CHI Health Good Samaritan is designated as an Advanced Level II Trauma Center by the Nebraska Statewide Trauma System, which demonstrates the ability to meet stringent criteria reflecting commitment, excellence and assurance of high quality care for all trauma patients.

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health-Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska. At CHI Health-Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.