RN - Registered Nurse - ER/Urgent Care (Full Time Nights) - $5,000 Sign On BonusTitle: Registered Nurse - ER/Urgent Care
FTE: 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period)
Schedule: Varied 12-hour shifts, nights from 6:45pm - 7:15am
Weekends: 2 of 6 weekends
Holiday Rotation: Per Unit Guidelines
On Call Requirement: Per unit guidelines
POSITION SUMMARY Emergency nurses provide rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness or injury and often in life-threatening situations. Time management is crucial in ascertaining allergies, medications, medical history, vitals, height, and weight. Emergency nursing specializes in assessing, intervening, and stabilizing a variety of injured and ill patients including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric. Prioritization of patients, communication, and critical thinking skills are necessary.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Triage patients using the Emergency Severity Index-ESI Triage Version 4, according to severity of illness and injury.Recognize need for assistance in treating patients and call for help notifying provider when an emergent situation arises.Respond to life-threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.Know and follow policy and procedures according to current Policy Tech Guidelines for treatment.Provide emergency care for a variety of patients including but not limited to: Respiratory, Cardiac, Orthopedic, Neurological, Metabolic, EENT, Burns, Trauma, GI, Gynecological, Pregnancy, Renal, and Psychological conditions.Develop a plan of care by assessing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.Explain procedures and treatments to patients.Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients.Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patients' conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family.Delegate duties to others as appropriate.Document care and actions taken in a timely and appropriate manner.Demonstrate effective communication skills with coworkers, physicians, patients, and patients' family members.Float to other units as necessary.Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities.Attend 75% of Unit Meetings.May have precepting responsibility for another person.Protect patients' rights.Participate in continuing education through in-services and other programs.POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education Required: Associate Degree in Nursing.Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.Experience Required: None.Preferred: One or more years in Emergency Nursing.Licenses and Registrations Required: Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license.Preferred: None.Certification(s): Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 3 months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire. Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) required within 1 year of hire. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 1 year of hire.Preferred: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).BENEFIT SUMMARY Competitive health and dental insurance options.Flexible paid time off to balance work and life.Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match.Free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility.Generous tuition reimbursement.Employer provided life and disability insurance.Free parking at facility.Apply:
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