Registered Nurse - WEO...

Description

: Job Summary

• 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.

Job Requirements

◦ Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program

◦ Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

◦ Preferred : Previous nursing experience

◦ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

◦ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities

◦ Exhibits valuable time management skills

◦ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills.

◦ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

◦ Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri

◦ Required : BLS must be obtained within 90 days

◦ Required : ACLS must be obtained within 1 year

◦ Required : PALS must be obtained within 1 year

◦ Required : NRP Certification within 1 year of hire

◦ Required : TNCC must be obtained within 18 months of hire

TNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.Education : Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience : Preferred : Previous nursing experience

Skills :