Department: Specialty Float 

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 12hr shifts – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM 

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center - Blue Springs, MO

The Specialty Float Critical Care RN provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Critical Care nursing areas. 

If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, or Emergency Medicine, you are encouraged to apply! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, follow standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life-threatening conditions 
• Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries which may involve administering medications, performing procedures such as wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain 
• In cases of severe illness or trauma, you may assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving interventions, this can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care 
• Manage high-stress and rapidly changing situations effectively. remain calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events 
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.
6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 
• Employer 401K options 
• Tuition reimbursement options  
• Life, disability, and other insurance options 
• Many other amazing benefits 

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