Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus 20k

Job summary

The Emergency Department RN at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, is a full-time day-shift role providing rapid and skilled emergency care to patients arriving at the hospital.

This position emphasizes strong triage, assessment, and collaboration with the ED team to stabilize patients and deliver high-quality care. Required include an active RN license, BLS, ACLS within 30 days, and PALS/ENPC within 30 days; minimum one year ER/acute care experience; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS required at hire and maintained.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum one year ER/acute care experience; ICU/Critical Care preferred.
• CEN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess patients on arrival to determine care priority.
• Provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vitals, and manage pain.
• Assist with stabilization and life-saving interventions when needed (ACLS/PALS/trauma).
• Maintain composure in high-stress situations and manage multiple patients.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, care plans, and discharge instructions.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

ER/ICU experience

BSN preferred

Education

BSN preferred

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

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type:Full Time

Hours:12hrshifts - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

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

We are seeking anEmergency Room RN,also referred to as an Emergency Department RN 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 deliveringemergencyand urgent care to patients in the emergency department.

Responsibilities

If you have experienceasaRegistered NurseinCritical Care,Intensive Care Unit (ICU),Cardiac Care, Telemetryor 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

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.8. 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. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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