Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

At Mahaska Health, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER - Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team in a fast-paced environment. As an integral part of the emergency room staff, you will provide high-quality patient care while delivering essential support to patients and their families during critical moments. Your responsibilities will encompass assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans. You will play a key role in triaging patients based on the severity of their conditions, ensuring that those in need of urgent care receive appropriate attention in a timely manner. In addition to clinical skills, effective communication and strong emotional resilience are paramount to providing care in high-pressure situations. You will have the opportunity to utilize your critical thinking skills to make rapid assessments and decisions that impact patient outcomes. If you have a passion for providing acute care in an emergency setting and are committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients, we invite you to apply to join our team, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognized.

Hours: Part-time: Monday & Thursday 7pm – 7am

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and triage incoming patients based on urgency.


• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.


• Monitor patient vitals and report any significant changes to the medical team.


• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized care plans.


• Educate patients and their families about health management and post-discharge care.


• Respond swiftly to emergency situations and provide immediate care.


• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with hospital policies.


• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Utilize documentation methods as approved by Mahaska Health.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• A graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa (or) a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse able to work in the state of Iowa.


• Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association.


• Required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or attend within 6 months of the start date.


• Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.


• Required to be certified in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within one year of hire.


• Required to be certified in TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core) within 1 year of hire.


• Required to complete 16 hours of continuing trauma medical education every 4 years. 4 hours of the continuing education will be formal, and 12 hours may be informal.


• Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI) or equivalent.