Emergency Medicine Clinical Nurse - Nights
Affinity Home Health Care Inc · St Louis, MO · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Provides direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards.
Responsibilities
- Promotes patient and family-centered care, educates patients on managing their condition, and advocates for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Develops and documents individualized care plans collaboratively, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
- Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
- Deliver comprehensive patient assessments and educate patients and families.
- Participate in quality and safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with interprofessional teams to ensure holistic care.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and adherence to care standards.
Requirements
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- RN licensure.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Less than two years of experience required.
- No prior supervisor experience needed.
- Must be able to work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.