Registered Nurse Emergency Department - PT - Nights - Shawnee Mission

AdventHealth • Mission, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides comprehensive, individualized nursing care. The nurse assesses patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle needs; develops, implements, and evaluates care plans; administers medications and treatments safely; and monitors patient responses. The role includes educating patients and families, coordinating care with medical staff and ancillary departments, maintaining accurate medical records, and supporting patients and families through therapeutic communication. The nurse also follows infection-control, safety, and regulatory requirements, supervises and delegates care, participates in professional development and performance improvement, and responds promptly to code situations.

This is a part-time night-shift position in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Required qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Nursing, an active Registered Nurse license, and Basic Life Support certification. A bachelor’s degree in Nursing and acute-care hospital experience are preferred. Additional licensure or certification requirements may depend on the unit or state.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• EKG knowledge, based on patient and applicable EKG and Advanced Life Support requirements.
• Fluency in English, including reading, verbal, and written skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• Ability to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise plans of care based on outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience in an acute-care hospital setting.
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) certification.
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Pediatric ER Assess, Recognize & Stabilization (PEARS) certification.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with OB/GYN specialization (RDMS-OBGYN).
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program certification.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification.
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC).
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) certification.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse - Tele-ICU (CCRN-E) certification.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification.
• Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) certification.
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) certification.
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) certification.
• Gerontological Nurse (GERO-BC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized care plans according to patient needs and standards of care.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate care plans and interventions and adjust them to improve patient health and outcomes.
• Follow infection-control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by healthcare team members.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and performance-improvement activities.
• Respond promptly and effectively to code situations and provide interventions to stabilize patients.

Benefits

• Medical insurance from day one.
• Dental insurance from day one.
• Vision insurance from day one.
• Life insurance from day one.
• Disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off from day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Four weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Career development.
• Whole-person well-being resources.
• Mental health resources and support.
• Pet benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree