Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 46,149 - 72,324; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pleasant Prairie seeks a Registered Nurse for their Emergency Department. Responsibilities include administering care, managing patient treatment plans, and ensuring an organized environment. Candidates should possess an Associate Degree in Nursing and a valid RN license in Wisconsin. The pay ranges from $33.50 to $52.50 per hour based on experience, with additional differentials for shifts and weekends. Comprehensive benefits including insurance and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients.
• Administers medications and treatments safely.
• Maintains patient rooms in a clean and organized manner.

Skills

Competency with clinical skills

Communication and leadership skills

Patient care management

Emergency response

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department (ED) Job Responsibilities

Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patient’s care plan; and evaluation of the patient’s response to that care. Complies with all established standards and practices.

• Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list. Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy.
• Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice.
• Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established timeframes.
• Administers medications, IV’s and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Coordinates patient teaching.
• Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.
• Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean and well‑supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.
• Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.
• Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
• Recognizes the occurrence of life‑threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested.

Registered Nurse (RN) ED Job Requirements

• Associate Degree: Nursing
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
• The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.
• The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.

Pay & Differentials

• $33.50 – $52.50 per hour, based on experience
• Evening and night shift differentials
• Weekend Program differential available

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional growth support
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discount program