- Location
- Kansas City, MO, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Bonus Amount
$12,000Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.Overview
Department: Emergency Room
Shift’s Available: Nights
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12hr shifts 7p - 7a
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO
The ER RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. The ER Nurses are skilled professionals who play a critical role in delivering emergent and urgent care to patients in the emergency department.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, follow standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life-threatening conditions
- Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries which may involve administering medications, performing procedures such as wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain
- In cases of severe illness or trauma, you may assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving interventions, this can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care
- Manage high-stress and rapidly changing situations effectively. remain calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events
- Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Must take and pass the NCLEX-RN within ninety days of graduating from an accredited Nursing Program. 2. Current BLS (AHA or ARC) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
NightsEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf