Registered Nurse - South ED - Weekend Option - Full Time - Night Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

4d • Onsite

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 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 critical nature of the condition, works to stabilize the patient, initiates treatment, and either discharges the patient after the emergency is over or arranges for a longer hospital stay.

This is a full-time, night-shift Weekend Option position in the South Emergency Department at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri. The scheduled hours are 6:30 PM–7:00 AM, 36 hours per week.

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 within one year of hire.
• Obtain 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.
• 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 during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
• Triage patients and determine priority of care based on their physical, psychological, and social needs and factors affecting patient flow.
• Rapidly assess patients and prioritize care based on the critical nature of their conditions.
• 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 plan with employer match.
• Additional benefits are available to employees working 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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