Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Independence, MO

Unit Type: Emergency Department

• Number of Beds: 40+
• Number of Staff: 120+
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 (3 rooms and 1 hall bed in high volume)

General Information

The Emergency Department is equipped with various medical equipment including:

• Cardiac monitors
• EKGs
• Ultrasound (US)
• Belmont Rapid Infuser
• Intraosseous (IO) Drills
• Lifepak devices

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system used: Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills:

• Adaptability
• Team player

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in high-pressure environments
• Previous medical experience (RN, Medic, Technician, etc.)

Typical Procedures Performed:

• IV starts and phlebotomy
• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation

Best Personality Fit: Outgoing and positive under pressure

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, CPI for RN
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI for Medic
• BLS, CPI for all staff

Dress Code

Scrub Attire:

• RN: Gray scrub top, black or gray scrub bottoms
• Medic: Gray scrub top, black or gray scrub bottoms
• EDT/Secretary: Caribbean blue scrub top, Caribbean blue or black scrub bottoms

Appropriate colored t-shirts are allowed under a nursing scrub jacket or hospital-approved jacket.