Registered Nurse - Emergency

Prime Healthcare; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Huron Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role involves direct patient care in telemetry and ED, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. Night shifts are required, and prior ER experience is preferred.

State license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS/ENPC are required or to be obtained within specified timelines. The facility upholds patient privacy and EMTALA compliance, and it supports ongoing

Qualifications

• Active state RN license is required.
• BLS certification required at hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification required at hire and maintained.
• PALS and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year ER/nurse experience in acute care; ER preferred.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and nursing staff.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient condition and test results.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and comply with EMTALA.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

Rapid assessment

ER experience

CEN (preferred)

Education

RN (State license)

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EMTALA knowledge

Job description

Overview

Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs.

Lake Huron Medical Center is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group which offers patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices located throughout the Blue Water Area. Raising the bar for quality health care, Lake Huron Medical Center received the Leapfrog Group's grade "A" in hospital safety, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, rated four stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. Learn more at www.mylakehuron.com.

As a member of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. 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 professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patients clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf