Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, PRN

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department on a PRN basis. You will apply the nursing process, provide direct patient care, and coordinate with other departments to ensure accountability and high-quality outcomes.

Mercy offers outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and career growth opportunities within a caring, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved or accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Must have current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete course within probation period.
• Licensure: Must be eligible to take board of nursing exam.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintain accountability for the care of assigned patients.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN

Job description

Overview

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Registered Nurse

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Emergency Department

Status: PRN

Shift: Varies & Rotating

Qualifications

Education: Graduated from an approved or accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure: Must be eligible to take board of nursing exam.

Experience: None.

Certifications: Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within their probation period.

Other: Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Stand and walk most of the time on duty. Meet unit specific physical demands. Significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements. High risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Equipment Used: Unit Specific

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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