Registered Nurse Emergency Department NE

Ascension; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Legal & pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is hiring to provide direct nursing care and coordinate comprehensive patient care. You will implement care plans, monitor patient conditions, and ensure orders from physicians and nursing staff are carried out. You’ll also work with the care team to plan safe and timely discharges.

The role requires a nursing diploma or equivalent licensure, RN credentialing in Wisconsin, and BLS. ALS/ACLS (and PALS) credentials are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or professional licensure required at time of hire.
• BLS Provider required within 30 days of hire.
• RN credentialing from Wisconsin Board of Nursing required prior to hire (or multi-state license).
• ALS or ACLS Instructor credentials within 6 months of hire date.
• PALS preferred as an additional credential.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care per policies and procedures.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans and communicates patient condition.
• Acts as primary coordinator of multi-disciplinary care for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Coordinates discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Registered Nurse credentialed from Wisconsin Board of Nursing

BLS Provider

Advanced Life Support (ALS) within 6 months

ACLS Instructor or ALS Instructor within 6 months

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
• One or more of the following:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Instructor specializing in Advanced Cardio Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Preferred Credential(s):
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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