Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a dynamic emergency department setting. Deliver care that aligns with professional nursing standards and fosters relationship-based practice. This role emphasizes adherence to ethical guidelines, nursing processes, and regulatory standards to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage time and resources, prioritizing critical tasks while balancing short- and long-term goals.
• Apply specialized clinical knowledge to make appropriate patient care assignments based on acuity and technical needs.
• Engage in continuous learning and apply evidence-based practices to enhance workplace performance.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating respect, integrity, collaboration, empathy, and professionalism with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment by minimizing noise and supporting healthcare students and their programs.
• Prioritize patient and workplace safety by adhering to national safety standards, HIPAA, and organizational policies.
• Participate actively in career development opportunities including certifications, advanced degrees, and leadership programs.
• Foster teamwork by motivating and guiding colleagues, encouraging cooperation, and providing mentorship and constructive feedback.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent experience with at least five years of acute care nursing if from a non-accredited program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required within five years of hire; enrollment in accelerated MSN programs accepted.
• Completion and maintenance of area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Current active Registered Nurse license as required by the state nursing board.

This position operates on a 2nd shift schedule with 36 hours per week in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.