Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Description Introduction

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently.

Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for the Registered Nurse Emergency Room position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The plans and programs include comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.

Additional options include dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing are available. 401(k) plans offer a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.

An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock. Family support options include fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more are available. Consumer discounts through Abenity and other partners are offered. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships are provided.

Education assistance covers tuition, student loan, certification support and dependent scholarships. Colleague recognition programs celebrate outstanding performance. A Time Away From Work Program offers paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. An Employee Health Assistance Fund offers free coverage based on income. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”

The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s).
• Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Responds promptly to patient requests and anticipates patient needs, resolving them proactively.
• Teach patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Takes part in non‑medicinal follow‑up measures such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and other lifestyle changes.
• Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self‑management.
• Handles NIGHT SHIFT; 3 12‑hr shifts; high volume with exposure to a wide range of medical emergencies in a level 2 trauma center; tight‑knit team; engaging & supportive leadership.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; ADN or BSN required.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with…