What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Room Nurse Professional position at Lafayette Regional Health Center?
About Our Hospital
Lafayette Regional Health Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in historic Lexington, Missouri. Our hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides high-quality acute and outpatient medical care services to our community. We operate three physician clinics throughout Lafayette County and are part of HCA Healthcare Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and the surrounding areas.
Our Mission
We are committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to our patients and their families. Our mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare services that meet the unique needs of our community. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment that allows our employees to grow and develop their careers.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room team. As a key member of our nursing staff, you will provide direct patient care and supervise non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
You will quickly access and prioritize incoming patients, perform comprehensive nursing assessments, and stabilize patients as needed. You will also provide direct nursing care, supervise non-licensed nursing staff, and make necessary referrals. In addition, you will provide patient education and follow-up care instructions to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
What You Will Do
- Quickly access and prioritize incoming patients
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and stabilize patients as needed
- Provide direct nursing care and supervise non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies
- Make necessary referrals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients
What Qualifications You Will Need
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date
- Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Missouri
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
Lafayette Regional Health Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in historic Lexington, Missouri. Our hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides high-quality acute and outpatient medical care services to our community. We operate three physician clinics throughout Lafayette County and are part of HCA Healthcare Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and the surrounding areas.
Our Mission
We are committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to our patients and their families. Our mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare services that meet the unique needs of our community. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment that allows our employees to grow and develop their careers.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Room team. As a key member of our nursing staff, you will provide direct patient care and supervise non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
You will quickly access and prioritize incoming patients, perform comprehensive nursing assessments, and stabilize patients as needed. You will also provide direct nursing care, supervise non-licensed nursing staff, and make necessary referrals. In addition, you will provide patient education and follow-up care instructions to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
What You Will Do
- Quickly access and prioritize incoming patients
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and stabilize patients as needed
- Provide direct nursing care and supervise non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies
- Make necessary referrals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients
What Qualifications You Will Need
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date
- Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Missouri
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
