Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Details Employment Status: Per Diem Shifts Available: Days, Mids, Nights Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) Hours: Variable Location: Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS Benefits Competitive compensation Medical insurance benefit plan 401K We are seeking an Emergency Room RN, also referred to as an Emergency Department RN or Emergency Services RN. The ER RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. This person plays a critical role in delivering emergent and urgent care to patients in the emergency department. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. Responsibilities Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, following 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, assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life‑saving interventions, including advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care. Manage high‑stress and rapidly changing situations effectively by remaining calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events. Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Stay up to date with Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker. Educe patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions. Requirements Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintained thereafter. Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 6 months of hire (required). Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Facility‑Specific Requirements In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintained thereafter. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire. Non‑OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate within 90 days upon hire and maintained thereafter. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr