Head Nurse - Emergency Room jobs in Eden Prairie, MN

We provide a professional yet fun work environment while providing a comforting and pleasant experience for our patients and guests. 

Beyond competitive wages and benefits we offer:

• Monthly education with yearly CEU awards
• Yearly staff appreciation festivities
• Block schedules for easy planning
• Free on-site parking

To learn more about The Urgency Room please visit our website at www.urgencyroom.com.  

Position Summary:  

The Registered Nurse (RN) manages the current episode of nursing care independently. The RN takes direction from the physician or APC (clinician) utilizing their skill and expertise to provide direct patient care or indirectly coordinate patient care through delegation to other ancillary health care personnel. to complement the other members of the clinical health care team.  

Key Result Areas: The primary responsibilities of the Registered Nurse include but are not limited to: 

1. Develop an individualized plan of care for each patient using an evidence-based approach and application of appropriate growth and development principles.
2. Adhere to the clinician’s plan of care. 
3. Deliver excellent nursing care keeping in mind safety, ethics, efficiency, and patient diversity.
4. Direct, evaluate, and supervise the work of other ancillary health care personnel with delegated patient care services. 
5. Administer all technical aspects of the patient’s experience or delegate these aspects to include but not limited to phlebotomy, intravenous cannulas, assistance with sterile procedures, conscious or deep sedation, administration of medications, oxygen therapy, EKGs, and any other technical task ordered by the clinician.
6. Document the patient’s plan of care and revise the plan as needed based on patient response.
7. Collaborate with other health team members as well as the patient/family to acquire the necessary resources and provide continuity of care.
8. Communicate essential health care and patient data to other members of the patient care team.
9. Assess patient and family learning needs and provide teaching to patients and families.
10. Adhere to all clinic policies and procedures.
11. Practice within the scope of the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.
12. Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses.
13. Performs other work and activities as required or assigned. 

Education, Skills, and Experience: 

• Degree from an accredited school of Registered Nursing, Associate degree accepted, preference to Bachelor’s degree, and a minimum 2 years’ experience in emergency medical care.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Valid Registered Nurse License in the State of Minnesota
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENPC) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certified
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities, and skills required of the position and the people in the position. 

All patient-facing employees must comply with the Company's immunization requirements which require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against the following illness:  Tuberculosis (TB), HepB, MMR, Varicella (Chickenpox), TDAP, COVID-19, and Influenza.  Applicants may request accommodation through the Company’s Human Resources department at 952-767-4401.

EPPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.