Registered Nurse Emergency Department

St. Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Employer 401K options

Flexible Scheduling options

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks an ER Registered Nurse for per diem/PRN shifts. The role involves rapid assessment, emergency care, and collaboration with the ER team to provide timely patient treatment.

Responsibilities include triage, direct patient care, administering medications, ACLS/PALS as applicable, and patient/family education. Shift: 12-hour shifts; location: Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license required.
• BLS certification required; maintain current.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire; maintain current.
• PALS and/or ENPC certification required within 30 days of hire; maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year ER/acute care hospital experience; ICU/CCU/trama experience preferred.
• BSN preferred; a combination of ED experience and certifications may be considered.
• Facility-specific certifications (MICN, EDAP, NRP) may be required depending on site.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine severity and prioritize care.
• Provide direct care including medications, wound care, splinting, vitals, pain management.
• Assist with stabilizing patients and life-saving interventions including ACLS/PALS and trauma care.
• Manage high-stress, fast-changing situations and care for multiple patients.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, options, and discharge instructions.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

BLS certificate

ACLS certificate

PALS certificate

ENPC

NRP certificate

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

BSN preferred

TNNC preferred

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Department: Emergency Room

Shift’s Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem/PRN

Hours: 12hr shifts

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

The ER RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. The ER Nurses are skilled professionals who play a critical role in delivering emergent and urgent care to patients in the emergency department.

Responsibilities

If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, Telemetry or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (includes, But Not Limited To)

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, follow standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life-threatening conditions
• Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries which may involve administering medications, performing procedures such as wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain
• In cases of severe illness or trauma, you may assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving interventions, this can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care
• Manage high-stress and rapidly changing situations effectively. remain calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Benefits

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Medical insurance options
• Employer 401K options
• Flexible Scheduling options
• Many other amazing benefits

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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