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Prime Healthcare Emergency Room Nurse (PRN) in Leavenworth, Kansas
Overview
At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. To learn more, visitwww.saintjohnleavenworth.comor call 913-680-6000.
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Responsibilities
We are seeking anEmergency Room Nurse (PRN)also referred to as an Emergency Department Nurse at Saint John Hospital (Leavenworth, KS) a member of Prime Healthcare. 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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.
Shift Available: Variable
Employment Type:Per Diem
Shift Hours:Varied
If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!
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
communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the 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 Hospital Social Worker
educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
current and valid state RN License
current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
Basic Arrythmia 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 nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred
certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
in Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current
EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire
non-OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current
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FacilitySt. John's Hospital
LocationUS-KS-Leavenworth
ID2024-165005
CategoryRN
Position TypePer Diem
ShiftVariable
Job TypeNon-Exempt