Registered Nurse- Community Hospital ED

Saint Luke's Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Leawood, KS, is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join the ED team. You will perform ongoing assessments and provide direct patient care across a range of acuity levels.

This full-time swing shift (10a–10p) offers opportunities to train with ER providers, work with paramedics in a smaller hospital setting, and participate in daily operational activities while delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of ED experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support - AHA or Red Cross.
• Registered Nurse (KS) licensure via NCSBN/NURSYS.
• Associate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to manage care within established nursing standards.
• Triage patients appropriately and prioritize needs with a caring attitude.
• Initiate stabilization and assist in life support with physician and staff.
• Collect detailed history and vitals, provide timely care.
• Draw and process lab samples following CLIA and policies.
• Report adverse treatments or medications per policy.
• Participate in QAPI and accreditation activities.

Skills

Patient-centered

Team player

Strong communication

Time management

Organized

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Description Looking for an opportunity to be a lead nurse? Saint Luke’s Community Hospital at Leawood is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse.

As an ED RN on this team, you will have the opportunity to perform ongoing assessments and provide direct patient care to a variety of acuity levels and conditions.

Shift Details: Full Time Mids (10a-10p) Previous ED RN experience preferred.

Our community hospitals provide employees different experiences than our metro locations: More autonomy with the ER providers. Receive training in our lab—we draw and process lab work for our patients on site. Work alongside our paramedics who are specially trained for the community hospital setting. More involvement in our daily operational activities of the facility due to being in a smaller hospital. More time spent with patients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to manage care within the established standards of nursing care and practice as defined by the state.
• Appropriately triage patient and prioritize needs, displaying a caring and responsive attitude.
• Initiate care to stabilize patient and assist in managing life support needs by collaborating with physician and clinical staff, demonstrating appropriate admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Collect detailed patient history and symptoms, including vital signs, providing appropriate care in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established policies and procedures.
• Report adverse treatments or medications in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Prepare patient meals.
• Participate in QAPI activities including participation in accreditation preparation and survey process, and maintenance of accreditation, state, and CMS standards.

You will thrive here if you:

• Are a patient-centered, self-driven, and motivated ED nurse who is committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• Can work in a team atmosphere as well as autonomously.
• Can work well in high-pressure situations, manage time, and are highly organized, task oriented, resourceful, and possess strong communication skills.
• Are compassionate and seeking an exciting opportunity to have more time with patients in an emergency department setting.

Why BJC Health System?

Our leadership supports nurse engagement and allows their voices to be heard. The opportunity to influence and improve their unit, hospital, health system, and the health care industry. We value strong nurse governance, and we encourage all our RNs to participate. Various CEU, Continuing Education, Leadership, and other career training available. Career Advancement Program dedicated to RNs. BJC offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all their employees.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: 3-5 years
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Registered Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
• Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time Swing (United States of America). Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes