Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a dynamic emergency department setting within a regional healthcare facility in the Midwest. This role emphasizes best practices, relationship-based care, and adherence to professional nursing standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage time and resources, prioritizing critical tasks while balancing short- and long-term patient care needs.
• Apply specialized clinical knowledge to deliver high-quality care, making patient assignments based on acuity and technical requirements.
• Engage in continuous learning and apply evidence-based practices to enhance workplace performance and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, fostering respectful and empathetic relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and colleagues.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment by minimizing noise and supporting healthcare students and their educational programs.
• Prioritize patient and workplace safety by adhering to national safety standards, HIPAA regulations, and organizational policies.
• Participate actively in professional development opportunities, including certifications, advanced degrees, and leadership programs.
• Promote teamwork by motivating and guiding colleagues, encouraging collaboration, and providing 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 an accelerated MSN program is acceptable.
• Completion and maintenance of area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and PALS.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license as required by the regional nursing board.

Work Shift: Second shift, full-time (36 hours per week).