Registered Nurse Emergency Services

St. Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Emergency Room RN for night shifts (7pm–7am) on a full-time basis. A sign-on bonus of 20,000 is available for qualified candidates, with eligibility and payout terms discussed during the interview process.

Required are an active RN license, BLS, ACLS within 30 days of hire, TNNC within 6 months, and at least one year in an acute care setting; BSN preferred. Multiple ER-specific certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival and triage according to protocols.
• Provide direct care, administer medications, monitor vitals, manage pain.
• Assist with ACLS/PALS and trauma care as required.
• Remain calm and decisive during high-stress, multi-patient situations.
• Communicate patient status changes to physicians and document findings.
• Educate patients and families and provide discharge instructions.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

TNNC

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

Department: Emergency Room

Shift's Available: Nights

Employment Type:Full Time

Hours: 7p-7a

Location: St Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

We are seeking an Emergency 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 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, or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!

• 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
• 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 with Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker
• 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 (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 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 (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

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