RN, Emergency Department - Days Full time

Ultipro; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking an experienced RN for the Emergency Department to cover days, full-time, on-site in Shenandoah, IA. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive nursing care from admission through discharge, with emphasis on patient safety, accurate documentation, and teamwork in a high-acuity setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, has RN licensure, and can participate in a collaborative, fast-paced ED team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborates with health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Performs emergency treatment as required within RN scope of practice.
• Maintains accurate and ongoing documentation of patient status and interventions.
• Promotes patient and staff safety through proper procedures and risk assessments.
• Takes on duties assigned by department leadership and responds to patient/family concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

RN, Emergency Department - Days Full time

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: RNEME001876

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

1. Utilizes the nursing process for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the RN scope of practice.

• Performs complete admission assessment.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner.
• Conducts full body system analysis.
• Administers and performs nursing assessment in accordance with the applicable patient type, which may include: Acute, Observation, ER, SNF and Outpatient.
• Reviews, discusses and implements health care provider orders appropriately and acts appropriately if there are questions.
• Responds to call lights and patient needs in a timely fashion.
• Recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, establishes priorities and takes appropriate action.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Performs patient rounding for all patient assignments.
• Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes prior to discharge.
• Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional and compassionate manner.
• Provides intravenous interventions.

2. Collaborates with health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.

• Promotes team concept through effective communication regarding patient condition, patient care plan and patient satisfaction with appropriate individuals that are involved in the patient’s care.
• Works effectively with ancillary areas as part of the team approach to patient care.
• Directs patient support team members effectively and appropriately.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in the provision of patient care.
• Informs and involves Lead Nurse or Nurse Manager regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assists in making patient assignments, coordinating admissions, and meeting staffing needs for unit.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes patient and family education throughout the patient’s stay and at discharge.

3. Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice.

• Initiates or assists in patient care in an effective and responsive manner as each situation requires.
• Triages each emergency situation appropriately and involves other resources as appropriate.
• Administers and performs emergent care in accordance with the applicable patient population type, which may range from newborn to geriatrics.
• Follows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective manner.

4. Performs and maintains documentation.

• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status that reflect nursing interventions, patient responses, patient teaching and status of outcomes at discharge.
• Completes shift end check prior to leaving duty.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, nursing plan of care, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately, reports condition changes to medical provider.

6. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.

• Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer and lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
• Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand hygiene and gloves.
• Follows proper procedures for wasting narcotics and disposal of sharps and hazardous materials.

7. Performs Duties, as assigned or requested by department leader.

• Oversees care delivery and staffing needs and assignments on the nursing unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of treatments, policies/procedures, and equipment.
• Responds to Patient/Family concerns and provides immediate interventions when possible.
• Adapt to changes in workload and completes assignments while maintaining quality care.
• Initiates and performs duties that need to complete although not directly assigned.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Previous RN experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Basic Life Support

Registered Nurse

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