Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Global Float

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The float Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
RN license active in the state of Missouri
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Previous nursing experience

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
Triage and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.
Assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature.
Work to stabilize the patient and initiate treatment.
Discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.