Registered Nurse - South ED - Part Time - Day Shift (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•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 ED nurse triages 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 ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
RN license active in the state of Missouri
BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire
Must obtain PALS within one year of hire
Must obtain ENPC within 12 months of hire
Must obtain TNCC within 12 months of hire
Attend Neonatal Resuscitation Course (NRC) within one year of hire, then repeat every two years
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective leadership abilities
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Previous nursing experience

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
Triage and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.
Works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.