Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Mid Shift)

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department, working the 12-12 mid shift in Overland Park, Kansas. The nurse provides direct patient care, coordinates with the medical team and responds to code situations. The advertised pay range is $32.83-$61.05.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients comprehensively, covering physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual and lifestyle factors.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, reviewing and revising them as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medications and self-care.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care activities, interventions and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by other team members.
• Respond promptly to code situations and stabilize patients.
• Participate in continuous professional development and performance improvement activities.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; additional licensure or certification may depend on the unit or state.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ year of acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking and writing).
• Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• Ability to use abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions and revise care plans.

Required skills

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Teamwork and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• EKG (based on patient; see EKG and Advanced Life Support requirements).

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off from day one and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Career development, whole-person well-being resources and mental health support.
• Pet benefits.
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for eligible candidates.
• Eligible clinicians may earn salary increases of up to 20% through a voluntary Clinical Ladder Program.