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 (including 3 rooms and 1 hall bed in high volume)
• Type of Equipment: Cardiac monitors, EKGs, ultrasound, Belmont Rapid Infuser, IO drills, Lifepak, etc.
• EMR: Meditech

General Information

This role involves providing critical patient care in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will exhibit adaptability and teamwork, while possessing the ability to remain positive under pressure.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Adaptability
• Ability to work as a team player

Preferred Skills:

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

Typical Procedures

• IV starts and phlebotomy
• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation

Required Certifications

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

Dress Code

Scrub color/attire guidelines are as follows:

• 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.