Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department Part-Time

UP Health System - Portage; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance & loans

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

UP Health System - Portage is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department to join our team. This part-time 0.6 FTE role involves 12-hour Day/Swing/Night shifts, with special holiday and weekend coverage.

Join a facility known for compassionate, patient-centered care and a commitment to safety. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient, high-quality emergency services in the western Upper Peninsula region.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Michigan RN license (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC within 6 months of hire.
• Annual Influenza vaccination or declination required.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients and administer medications per established best practices and training.
• Accurately document patient care provided.
• Monitor and communicate patient condition to care team, physicians, patients and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Collaborate across disciplines for transfers, discharge and psychosocial support.

Skills

Michigan RN license

Basic Life Support

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

1-year Medical-Surgical experience

1-year ED/CC experience (preferred)

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Job Type: Part-Time Position | 0.6 FTE or 48 hours/pp

Schedule: 12-hour Day/Swing/Night shifts (Days Primary), Christmas Even Years plus Every 3rd Weekend

Your experience mattersUP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ED RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Portage Emergency Department is known for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in urgent situations, ensuring individuals feel supported during critical moments. The team's clinical expertise and collaborative approach help provide efficient, high-quality treatment when it matters most. Their commitment to safety, responsiveness, and community care makes them a trusted resource for emergency services in the region.

How you'll contribute

• Cares for patients and administers medications in accordance with established best practices, competencies and training.
• Accurately documents patient care given.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Use and disclose only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• When performing sitter duties: positions self to maintain constant visual observation of the patient to monitor their activity and behavior. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless relieved by another designated staff member. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notify patient care team of any untoward events (behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.).
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license (or attain within 90 days of hire) and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred). Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support Certification
• 1-Year Medical-Surgical Experience
• 1-year Emergency Department or Critical Care Experience (Preferred)
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC (within 6 months of hire)
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.