Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HealthPartners; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Hospital is seeking an RN – ED to assess, plan, perform, document and evaluate professional nursing care. You will oversee nursing care provided by unlicensed personnel and support providers with orders and procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and coordinating care with patients, families and the health team. Solid ED experience and active RN licensure are required with ongoing certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with current enrollment in an RN degree program or RN certificate.
• Licensed as an RN by Minnesota Board of Nursing or Wisconsin RN License and Minnesota State Registry.
• Refresher course required for RN re-entering practice after 520 hours in 4 years; provide certification.
• Current BLS – American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR/AED for professionals.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of start date if not present at hire.
• PALS/ENPC certification required within 6 months of start date if not present at hire.
• TNCC certification required within one year of start date if not present at hire.
• NIHSS within 6 months of start date.
• 1 year of ED RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, perform, document and evaluate professional nursing care.
• Provide work direction for unlicensed personnel and oversee nursing care.
• Carry out and document provider medical orders and assist with diagnostics and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Coordinate, communicate, and interpret patient care with health teams and families.

Skills

RN licensure

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with current enrollment in Associate or Bachelor of Nursing degree program or RN Certificate

Job description

As an RN – ED you will assess, plan, perform, document, and evaluate professional independent nursing practice at Lakeview Hospital; to provide work direction for and oversight of the nursing care provided by unlicensed personnel; to perform and document functions such as carrying out the provider’s medical orders; to assist providers with diagnostic and treatment procedures; to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; to coordinate, communicate, interpret, and explain patient care services to the patient his/her family, health professionals and important others; to perform related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

0.6, 11a-11p, every 3rd weekend.

Please note: The shift schedule may be adjusted to 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. based on operational needs. If the revised schedule is successful, it may become the standard shift for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with current enrollment in Associate or Bachelor of Nursing degree program or Registered Nursing Certificate (post baccalaureate degree).
• Licensed as a RN by Minnesota Board of Nursing or has a Wisconsin RN License and Minnesota Boarder State Registry
• Registered nurses re-entering the nursing field, who have not completed 520 hours of nursing practice in the past four (4) years must successfully complete a recognized refresher course to qualify for employment. Written information of certification validating successful completion of a refresher course must be provided before employment.
• Current BLS – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• ACLS certification required from AHA within 6 months of start date if not present at hire
• PALS / ENPC certification required within 6 months of start date if not present at hire
• TNCC certification required within one year of start date if not present at hire
• NIHSS within 6 months of start date
• 1 year of ED RN experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Nursing
• Associate Degree prepared nurses enrolled in Baccalaureate in Nursing program
• Specialty Certification in the RN’s area of expertise (e.g. CCRN, PCCN, CNOR, CPAN, CAPA, etc)