Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Services
About The Position
Join our team in an 18-bed Emergency Room unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. We are staffed with RNs, ED techs and unit secretaries, providing specialized care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care for acutely ill patients. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process, their skills in clinical judgment, critical thinking, prioritization, and time management to care for patients throughout the life span and with a variety of healthcare needs. The registered nursed also performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program required with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within six (6) months of hire
- Recent RN experience
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing experience
- One (1) year of ER experience
- One (1) year of Psychiatry experience
Responsibilities
- providing nursing care for acutely ill patients
- utilizing the nursing process
- skills in clinical judgment
- critical thinking
- prioritization
- time management
- care for patients throughout the life span and with a variety of healthcare needs
- performs assigned procedures that are within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Commitment Bonus of $15,000 (2 years)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
