Emergency Registered Nurse Belton

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is proud to achieve stroke response times that are nearly half of the national average. We utilize innovative SPOT Technology to detect sepsis earlier than traditional methods. Our Enhanced Surgical Recovery program significantly reduces opioid prescriptions and post-operative readmissions. As a national learning health system, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery, improving clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams to collaboratively foster a healthier future. We invite you to join us!

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating and delivering exceptional, patient-focused care that aligns with departmental needs and adheres to the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working alongside medical professionals and other care team members, the RN provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care by employing established nursing frameworks such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN acts as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to enhance patient experiences and clinical outcomes, thereby contributing to overall departmental success.

• Regularly evaluates patient pain levels to ensure effective pain management, including follow-up assessments after interventions.
• Executes procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring timely and thorough documentation of care in patient medical records.
• Delivers outstanding care by promptly addressing patient requests and proactively anticipating their needs.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up actions, simplifying complex medical terminology for better understanding.
• Instructs patients, families, and caregivers on non-pharmacological follow-up measures, such as healthy eating, exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications, preparing them for effective self-management.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be secured within 30 days of starting employment.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification must be acquired within 90 days of starting employment.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within one year of starting employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• An Associate Degree is necessary.
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses or Trauma Nursing Core Course certification must be completed within six months of starting employment.

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, featuring complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time off programs that include paid time off, paid family leave, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Savings and retirement options , including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with a nursing college.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our facility is an 80+ bed acute care center located in Belton, serving southern Jackson and northern Cass counties. We are one of ten hospitals within a larger healthcare system in Kansas City, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. Our services are backed by dedicated colleagues, advanced technology, and strong community ties. Over the past decade, we have completed a $39.2 million renovation and expansion project to better meet the medical needs of our community. Our hospital features a serene memorial garden, patient advocates, and private rooms. We have received recognition from The Joint Commission, the American College of Radiology, and the College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Program.

Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The best hospitals prioritize the patient and their family, and the truly exceptional institutions provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder

Become part of a family that values every stage of your career! We are currently seeking candidates for our Emergency Registered Nurse position. Apply today , and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will connect with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.