ED Nurse

We are seeking a highly skilled ED Registered Nurse to join our team at Regional Health Services of Howard County. As a Critical Access Hospital, our 6-bed ED unit provides developmentally appropriate care to patients with a wide range of medical needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the ER provider, EMS staff, and ancillary team members to provide high-quality patient care. This will involve using a variety of nursing skills and nursing judgment to care for patients experiencing cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, and traumatic emergencies.

The ED Nurse will also be responsible for coordinating the transfer of patient care within or outside of our hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide developmentally appropriate care to patients with a wide range of medical needs.
• Work closely with the ER provider, EMS staff, and ancillary team members to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Use a variety of nursing skills and nursing judgment to care for patients experiencing cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, and traumatic emergencies.
• Coordinate the transfer of patient care within or outside of our hospital.

Requirements:

• Registered nursing degree from a nursing school.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa.
• BLS (CPR) required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP Certified within 1 year.
• For specialization to Emergency room completion of TNCC.