Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Registered NurseIt's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - WentzvilleWorker Type: PRN1Schedule: PRN as neededProvides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESCollects comprehensive data pertinent to the health care consumer's health and/or situation.Triages each health care consumer utilizing age, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive practices to prioritize and optimize health care consumer flow, expediting those health care consumers who require immediate care.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the health care consumer or the situation.Implements, coordinates, and educates, to promote health and a safe practice environment.Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.Attains knowledge and competence that reflect current nursing practice.Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to Emergency Nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: IllinoisBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)AndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrEmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)State of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationOrRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateAndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrEmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)State of Work Location: OklahomaBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateAndRegistered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)AndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrEmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)State of Work Location: WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesAndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrEmergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)Work Shift:Variable Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:2000020002 Emergency Dept WZ Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.