PRN Emergency Nurse - Fast-Paced, Life-Saving Care

SSM Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in Emergency Department settings requiring complex assessments and interventions.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and rapid response to changing clinical needs. Responsibilities include data collection, triage, care coordination, education, and collaboration with the health care team to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• RN license in good standing.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing care

Emergency nursing

Patient assessment

Education

BSN or equivalent

Tools

BLS HCP

ALS

ENPC/NRP

Job description

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in Emergency Department settings requiring complex assessments and interventions.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and rapid response to changing clinical needs. Responsibilities include data collection, triage, care coordination, education, and collaboration with the health care team to achieve outcomes.