Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Prime Healthcare; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking an Emergency Room RN for Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS. The position runs nights from 7pm to 7am, full-time, in the Emergency Department, with a sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Requirements include an active RN license, BLS, ACLS within 30 days, and TNNC. Prior ER or critical care experience is preferred. Responsibilities include triage, direct patient care, and rapid intervention when needed.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• TNNC within 6 months of hire; CEN preferred; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival and prioritize care per triage protocols.
• Provide direct care including medications, wound care, and pain management.
• Stabilize patients and, if needed, initiate life-saving interventions (ACLS/PALS/trauma).
• Manage high-stress situations and communicate changes with physicians.
• Comply with EMTALA and report abuse as required; educate patients and families.

Education

BSN preferred

RN license (state)

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

TNNC

CEN preferred

PALS

Job description

Bonus Amount

$20,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Emergency Room

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type:Full Time

Hours: 7p-7a

Location:Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS

We are seekinganEmergency RoomRN,also referred to as an Emergency DepartmentRN or Emergency Services RN.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 experienceasaRegistered NurseinCritical Care,Intensive Care Unit (ICU),Cardiac Care,or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Assess patients upon arrival todeterminethe severity of their condition and prioritizecareaccordingly, follow standardized triage protocols to quicklyidentifypatients 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,monitoringvital signs, and managing pain

• In cases of severe illness or trauma, you mayassistwith stabilizing patients andinitiatinglife-saving interventions, this can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care

• Managehigh-stressand rapidly changing situations effectively. remain calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events

• Communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology

• Stay up to date withEmergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act(EMTALA)regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse toappropriate agenciesand Hospital Social Worker

• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.4. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire. 6. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 6 months of hire required. 7. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred. 8. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred. 9. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current. 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire. 3. Non OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf