Registered Nurse or RN, Emergency Department or ED

Advocatehealth; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for their Emergency Department. This role involves providing compassionate, patient-centered care, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a valid RN license, BLS certification, and experience in clinical nursing.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership within the care team.

Skills

Holistic patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department (ED)

Join us to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department (ED) role at Advocate Health.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in our Emergency Department. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

1. Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving patients and families in the process.
2. Recognize and respond to significant changes in patient conditions, adjusting care plans accordingly.
3. Implement safety strategies and assess the learning needs of patients and families, promoting education and safety.
4. Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams, applying evidence-based practices and standards of care.
5. Evaluate patient and team outcomes, supporting process improvements and quality initiatives.
6. Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and demonstrate leadership within the care team, delegating appropriately.
7. Identify safety threats, report incidents, and participate in corrective actions to promote a safety culture.
8. Apply ethical decision-making, respect peers and disciplines, and contribute to an unbiased, individualized care approach.
9. Engage in professional development activities, including meetings, training, and competencies.
10. Provide age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development principles across the lifespan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid RN license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Holistic patient care with a focus on safety and family involvement.
• Ability to recognize and respond to clinical changes confidently and promptly.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and human relation skills.
• Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Team collaboration, delegation, and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), and perform physical tasks regularly.
• Exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases with appropriate protective equipment.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine motor skills for procedures.

Additional Information

This description provides a general overview of the role and may include additional duties as assigned.