Registered Nurse - South ED - Full Time - Weekend Option - Night Shift

Facility: CoxHealth South, 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807

About the role

The Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on critical nature, stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over, or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

Responsibilities

• Triage and determine priority of care based on patient needs and emergency care system factors.
• Assess, stabilize, and initiate treatment for patients of all ages in acute illness or trauma.
• Prioritize care based on the critical nature of patient conditions.
• Discharge patients post-emergency or arrange for extended hospital stays.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN-approved program (Required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred).
• Previous nursing experience (Preferred).

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership abilities.
• Strong time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Active RN license in the state of Missouri (Required).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days (Required).
• ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire (Required).
• PALS must be obtained within one year of hire (Required).
• ENPC must be obtained within 12 months of hire (Required for Primary RN in emergent pediatric care).
• TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hire (Required for Primary RN in trauma care).

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer match (for employees working 20+ hours/week).

For a comprehensive list of benefits, visit Benefits | CoxHealth.

Pay

• $1.00 certification pay.
• $1.00 BSN pay.
• Career ladder bonus eligible up to $5,000.

Schedule

• 36 scheduled weekly hours.
• Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM.