Advanced Practice Nurse - Emergency Room (Nights)

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care during hospital stays, assessing, managing, and coordinating with the multidisciplinary team through a patient-centered approach. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, documenting findings, developing and evaluating individualized care plans based on patient data and diagnoses, and implementing nursing interventions. They collaborate with healthcare team members, administer medications, monitor patient responses, and facilitate referrals and discharge planning. Essential duties involve recognizing clinical changes, ensuring patient safety, adhering to infection control policies, and providing age-appropriate care for adults and geriatrics. Qualifications include licensure as an RN in Missouri (or a compact state), current BLS certification, and adherence to hospital policies and standards. Skills required are strong clinical judgment, effective communication, teamwork, documentation accuracy, and knowledge of evidence-based practices. Additional duties encompass participating in quality improvement initiatives, mentoring staff, maintaining a safe environment, and delivering high-quality, respectful patient service. The role emphasizes professionalism, ethical conduct, and ongoing professional development to uphold excellence in nursing practice.