Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Career ladder

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Missouri seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department on a full-time night shift. You will deliver direct patient care, perform assessments, and collaborate with the healthcare team to plan and evaluate individualized care.

Requirements include a Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree and an active RN license. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and less than two years of experience are preferred; no supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred with <2 years of experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care, education, and safety.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, honoring patient values and culture.
• Ensure effective communication across the care continuum and adherence to standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient advocacy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department (ED) in a full-time, night-shift position.

Responsibilities Include

• Providing direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Promoting patient and family-centered care, education, and safety
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations
• Ensuring effective communication across care continuum and maintaining compliance with standards

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree
• Licensure: Valid RN license
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and less than 2 years of experience
• No supervisory experience required

Key skills: Critical thinking, communication, patient advocacy, safety awareness, teamwork

Additional information: Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and community benefits. This role is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols. The position offers professional development opportunities through a career ladder that promotes advancement and increased compensation.