RN - Emergency Department

LMH; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and recognit​

Excellent benefits

Job summary

LMH Health in Lawrence, KS seeks an RN for the Emergency Department to deliver direct nursing care per established policies while coordinating care across disciplines. You will collaborate with physicians and the clinical team to monitor patient progress, document accurately, and support timely discharge planning.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, professionalism, and continuous learning. The position requires an RN license in Kansas, BLS certification, and preferred BSN.

Qualifications

• RN license in Kansas (current)
• BLS certification required (ACLS/PALS may waive BLS)
• Graduate nurse must meet state regulatory requirements and department needs
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred (optional)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per policies and protocols.
• Collaborate with clinical team and physicians; document care and patient status.
• Coordinate discharge planning with healthcare team.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and participate in governance and learning.
• Uphold patient-centered care and safety standards.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Discharge planning

Professionalism

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS certification

Job description

RN - Emergency Department# Job Search## RN - Emergency DepartmentApply: Lawrence, KS: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101221# Something special starts here.You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:* Join a team that cares about the community* Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education* Professional development and recognition* Excellent benefits**We’re looking for you.**# Job Description**I. JOB SUMMARY**The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization, while complying with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information. This position leads the coordination of care for patients by applying effective decision making skills based on patient/family healthcare needs and priorities.**II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families promoting decision making based on the assessment of patient medical histories, symptoms, examinations, diagnosis, conditions and treatments.* Communicate and collaborate concisely and continuously among clinical team, including physicians, both verbally and in documentation focusing on patients identified problems and needs by implementing and monitoring patient care plans, as well as recording and communicating patient conditions as appropriate, to optimize their health outcomes.* Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.* Competently applies collaborative teamwork and leadership as a member of an inter-professional team to coordinate patient centered care for quality patient and unit outcomes of care processes by: Utilizing information, resources and technology* Provide Patient Centered Care Nursing processes including Patient/Family, Evidence Based Practices (EBP), safety and process improvement* Exemplifies professionalism: applies lifelong learning; contributes to the science of nursing; participates in governance; shares knowledge to expand the scale and scope of best practices with others; builds the ethical, moral and regulatory base for best practices and processes of patient and unit care.* Performs nursing care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.* Performs other duties as assigned in line with current basic nursing scope.* Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position**III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS*****Required***:* Associates in Nursing or diploma* Current Basic life Support for Healthcare Providers, however based on department, certification in ACLS and PALS then the BLS requirement is waived.* Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Kansas***Preferred****:** Bachelors in Nursing* ACLS within 6 months of hire (ED, ICU/2East or other units)# Our Cultural Beliefs* **People First*** **Integrity Matters*** **Better Together** At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.