Registered Nurse Emergency Dept Nights - Shawnee Mission

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department conducts comprehensive assessments of patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, and monitors patients for adverse reactions. The nurse educates patients and families, coordinates care with medical staff and ancillary departments, and maintains timely and accurate medical records. The role includes evaluating and adjusting care plans, following infection-control and safety requirements, providing emotional support, supervising and delegating team care, and responding to code situations. The nurse also participates in ongoing professional development and performance-improvement activities. This is a full-time night-shift position at AdventHealth in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The pay range is $32.83–$61.05 per hour. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 and a $6.00-per-hour shift differential are listed.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
Organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to work as a team member within a unit.
Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
EKG knowledge, based on patient needs and the applicable EKG and Advanced Life Support requirements.
Fluency in English, including reading, verbal, and written skills.
Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
Ability to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise care plans based on outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience in an acute-care hospital setting.
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) certification.
Neonatal Medical Certification (NEONATAL MED).
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Pediatric ER Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with OB/GYN specialization (RDMS-OBGYN).
NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program certification.
S.T.A.B.L.E. certification.
Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC).
Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) certification.
Critical Care Registered Nurse - Tele-ICU (CCRN-E) certification.
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification.
Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) certification.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) certification.
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) certification.
Gerontological Nurse (GERO-BC) certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized care plans according to patient needs and standards of care.
Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies.
Coordinate patient care with medical staff and ancillary departments through effective communication and teamwork.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes.
Evaluate care plans and interventions and adjust them as needed to improve patient health and outcomes.
Follow infection-control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families.
Supervise and delegate care provided by healthcare team members.
Participate in professional development and performance-improvement activities.
Respond promptly and effectively to code situations and provide interventions to stabilize patients.