RN- Emergency

Nevada Regional Medical Center•Nevada, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires an RN to assess a patient's health, detect changes in symptoms, and know when action is necessary. The role involves dealing with patients in various states of pain, trauma, and tragedy, requiring compassion and attention to detail, especially when assisting doctors, administering medicine, and working with specific treatments. Organizational skills are crucial for managing multiple patients with differing needs and risks, and the ability to prioritize is essential. ER Nurses face urgent, life-or-death situations daily, necessitating the ability to function calmly under pressure. Effective communication is vital for interacting with scared, pained, or shocked patients and their families, requiring patience and clarity to keep everyone calm and informed. The role requires standing for long periods and withstanding mentally and physically stressful situations consistently.

Requirements

Critical-thinking skills.
Compassion.
Attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Ability to function calmly under pressure.
Effective communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to withstand mentally and physically stressful situations on a consistent basis.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
Ability to complete competency CPR and First Aid.
Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associates in Nursing, or graduated from an accredited and approved nursing program.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Current certification/license in the State of Missouri.
Class B Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days of employment and renewed biannually.

Nice To Haves

One year of general, or Skilled Nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess a patient's health.
Detect changes in symptoms, health, or pain.
Determine when action is necessary.
Deal with people in various states of pain, trauma, and tragedy.
Assist doctors with operations.
Administer medicines.
Work with specific treatments.
Manage multiple patients with differing needs, stages of health, and risks.
Prioritize patient care.
Function calmly under pressure in urgent, life-or-death situations.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and visitors.
Listen patiently and communicate effectively to help keep everyone calm and informed.