Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Northshore Home Health Care; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for emergency nursing in fast-paced settings. The role requires analyzing patient data, prioritizing care, and coordinating plans with a focus on safety and patient education.

Two years of ER experience and state RN licensure are required, with BLS/ALS certifications. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible shifts across multiple states if applicable.

Qualifications

• RN license required in the relevant state.
• BLS and ALS or equivalent certifications.
• Two years of emergency room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data to determine diagnoses or issues.
• Triages patients using age, development, and cultural considerations to prioritize care.
• Develop individualized care plans with expected outcomes.
• Implement, coordinate, and educate to promote health and safety.
• Evaluate patient progress and communicate effectively across all practice areas.
• Demonstrate leadership and stay current with evidence-based practices.
• Apply clinical knowledge to deliver age-specific emergency nursing care.
• Perform duties safely with alertness and professionalism, including occasional patient lifting and movement.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Mobility & lifting

Observation skills

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Role Overview: Provides direct nursing care in emergency settings, performing complex assessments and interventions according to organizational policies and protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data to determine diagnoses or issues.


• Triages patients using age, development, and cultural considerations to prioritize care.


• Develop individualized care plans with expected outcomes.


• Implement, coordinate, and educate to promote health and safety.


• Evaluate patient progress and communicate effectively across all practice areas.


• Demonstrate leadership and stay current with evidence-based practices.


• Apply clinical knowledge to deliver age-specific emergency nursing care.


• Perform duties safely with alertness and professionalism, including occasional patient lifting and movement.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent.


• State-specific RN license and required certifications such as BLS and ALS or equivalent advanced life support courses.

Skills & Physical Requirements: Excellent communication, ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive movements. Must have keen observation skills and sensory acuity.

Additional Details: Must have two years of emergency room experience, with flexible shifts and a minimum of two shifts per month, including one weekend. The role involves working in a fast-paced, high-alert environment in various states with specific licensure requirements.