Emergency Room (FT) (RN) (Nights)

BJC HealthCare • Sullivan, MO

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About The Position

Provides direct patient care in the emergency department, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing care standards. Promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment, educates patients and families about illness or injury management and post-treatment needs, and collaborates with the interprofessional team, patients, families, and caregivers to develop and communicate individualized plans of care. The role also supports patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a critical access hospital serving the Sullivan community and surrounding counties. Its emergency department operates 24/7 and uses experienced emergency physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants, specialized emergency-care staff, advanced imaging technology, ambulance services, and helicopter transportation when higher-level care is needed.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• No prior experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Plan proactively and communicate the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
• Assess patient preferences and barriers to care involvement, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• Maintain constant alertness and work safely.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree