Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Weekend Program

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) company match

Employee discount program

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department Weekend Program in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This role involves coordinating and administering care to patients, ensuring effective communication and leadership within the healthcare team, as well as maintaining a safe and organized environment.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Nursing and the ability to obtain a current BLS/CPR certification. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 403(b) company match.

Qualifications

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin needed.
• Ability to use patient care equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers nursing care to patients.
• Administers medications, IVs, and treatments according to procedures.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Promptly responds to patient call lights.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies.

Skills

Coordination and administration of medical and nursing care

Competency with clinical skills

Communication and leadership skills

Patient teaching

Quality assurance standards implementation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Weekend Program

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

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, IVs 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits available
• 403(b) company match available
• Employee discount program
• Competitive PTO