Registered Nurse South ED - PRN - Rotating Hours
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 priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The nurse quickly assesses each patient’s needs, prioritizes care based on the critical nature of the condition, works to stabilize the patient, initiates treatment, discharges the patient when the emergency is over, or arranges for a longer hospital stay. This PRN position is at CoxHealth South’s Emergency Department in Springfield, Missouri, with rotating hours. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0; hours are varied.
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 the Primary RN for emergent pediatric care, and the RN will not serve in that role if certification lapses.
- Obtain TNCC within 12 months of hire; TNCC is required to serve as the Primary RN in trauma care, and the RN will not 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 care priorities based on physical, psychological, and social needs and factors affecting patient flow.
- Quickly assess each patient’s needs and prioritize care based on the critical nature of the condition.
- Stabilize patients and initiate treatment.
- Discharge patients after the emergency is over or arrange for a longer hospital stay.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits, retirement with employer match, and more for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
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Education Level
Associate degree
