About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
Overview of Unit/Department
Enjoy outstanding benefits while working in a state-of-the-art facility and providing the best nursing care around. Our team provides all the training you need to excel. Click to learn more.
Our ED is a:
We treat patients across the entire age span and a wide range of complaints. Our target for nurse-to-patient ratio is 3:1 as we work very closely, and collaboratively with our physician group. We have a dedicated ED education team, made up of ED nurses, to help hone your skills to a fine point. If you are looking for fantastic teamwork in a setting where you will be supported and can thrive, this is the place for you.
Our nurses provide professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma to quickly assess the needs of our patients, initiate treatment, and either discharge or admit them. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on acuity, physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow
Job Summary
The Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.
Job Requirements
