What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN EMERGENCY DEPT, PRN/Casual position at Memorial Community Hospital \u0026 Health System?
Join our dynamic Emergency Department Team as a PRN/Casual RN at Memorial Community Hospital!
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (MCH) in Blair, NE, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. As an Emergency Department RN, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, working closely with a dedicated team of providers and healthcare professionals at our Critical Access Hospital. You’ll be at the forefront of critical care, ensuring patients receive timely, expert treatment. Every shift is different—every life you touch makes a difference.
At MCH, we are more than just a hospital—we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness.
What You’ll Do:
- Shift Details: PRN/Casual position. Must work at least 24 hours per calendar quarter.
- Evaluate patients at triage and assess actual or potential health issues.
- Administer medications, treatments, and prescribed regimens via various routes (e.g., IV, IM, oral).
- Provide age-appropriate care for patients ranging from neonates to the elderly.
- Communicate effectively with providers and interdisciplinary teams regarding patient needs.
- Educate patients and their families about care plans and health management.
- Participate in problem-solving, performance improvement initiatives, and patient satisfaction projects.
- Ensure compliance with EMTALA requirements and hospital safety standards.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Active RN license in Nebraska or Iowa.
- Current BLS & ACLS (Required).
- PALS (Within 60 days of hire).
- TNCC or ATCN (Within one year of hire).
- Experience: Minimum of one year in acute care; emergency room experience highly preferred.
- Skills: Critical thinking, rapid decision-making, cardiac monitoring, IV/central line management, and life-sustaining interventions.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.