Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - $32-48 per hour

Aura Health; West Alton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Missouri is seeking an Emergency Department RN to provide direct patient care across all ages, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team to promote patient safety, educate patients and families, and develop individualized care plans while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Educational background: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• No prior experience required; <2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department across all ages and acuities.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans with the healthcare team and families.
• Promotes patient safety, education on illness management and post-treatment needs.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Job description

Role: Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to patients of all ages with varying acuities.

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting patient values and barriers to care.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure required.
• No prior experience necessary; less than 2 years of experience preferred.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and patient safety.