About The Position

The Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The nurse triages patients and determines care priorities based on their physical, psychological, and social needs, as well as factors affecting patient flow through the emergency care system. The nurse rapidly assesses each patient, prioritizes care according to the severity of the condition, works to stabilize the patient, initiates treatment, and either discharges the patient after the emergency or arranges for a longer hospital stay. This full-time position is in the Emergency Department at Cox Medical Center Branson. The schedule is 36 hours per week, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM on the day shift.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program or an NLN-approved program.
  • Active RN license in the state of Missouri.
  • Obtain BLS within 90 days.
  • Obtain ACLS and PALS within one year of hire.
  • Obtain ENPC within 12 months of hire; ENPC is required to serve as Primary RN for emergent pediatric care, and the RN cannot serve in that role if certification lapses.
  • Obtain TNCC within 12 months of hire; TNCC is required to serve as Primary RN in trauma care, and the RN cannot serve in that role if certification lapses.
  • Obtain NRP certification within one year of hire and renew it every two years.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective leadership abilities.
  • Valuable time-management skills.
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multitasking environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
  • Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional nursing care to patients of all ages during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma.
  • Triage patients and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
  • Consider factors that influence patient flow through the emergency care system.
  • Rapidly assess each patient's needs and prioritize care based on the critical nature of the condition.
  • Work to stabilize patients and initiate treatment.
  • Discharge patients after the emergency is over or arrange for a longer hospital stay.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Retirement with employer match.
  • Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Up to 80 hours of front-loaded paid time off.
  • Up to $3,000 relocation bonus.
  • $1.00 certification pay.
  • $1.00 BSN pay.
  • Career Ladder Bonus eligibility up to $5,000.
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