Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Derby, KS

Number of Beds: 52

Number of Staff: 134

Staffing Details

• Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 4 registered nurses, 1 technician, 1 unit clerk, 1 physician, and 1 mid-level provider per pod
• Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 4 registered nurses, 1 technician, 1 unit clerk, 1 physician, and 1 mid-level provider per pod

Patient Care Information

Patient Ratios: Average of 3:1, with a low acuity of 5:1; Pediatrics managed with team nursing (estimated ratios).

Equipment and Systems

• Type of Equipment: Alaris
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS, TNCC certifications
• CPI Blue Card
• Experience in traveling or at large facilities

Preferred Skills

• ENPC certification
• Experience with Meditech
• Experience in facilities larger than 52 beds

Typical Responsibilities

• IV starts and medication administration
• Conducting sedations and caring for pediatric patients

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment, show adaptability, and possess a readiness to learn. We welcome individuals who are diverse and can handle the demands of a youthful team.

Additional Information

We value candidates with experience from larger facilities and focus on the length of their experience. Competencies in Meditech usage and the ability to manage high-paced situations will be advantageous during the selection process.