Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department PRN

Lifepoint Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

UP Health System - Portage, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) for a PRN role with 12-hour shifts (7-7). Minimum two 12-hour shifts every 4 weeks, including weekends and holidays, are required.

You will deliver patient care, document accurately, and support families during critical moments. Candidates need an MN RN license or eligibility within 90 days, with an associate degree in nursing; bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Michigan RN license (or eligible within 90 days of hire)
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• BLS Certification required
• 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

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients and administers medications per best practices and training.
• Accurately documents patient care.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines including transfers and referrals.
• Provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, and condition.
• Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant patient environment.
• Maintain privacy and security of health information.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

Critical Care Experience

Emergency Department Experience

Medical-Surgical Experience

Influenza Vaccination

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Job Type: PRN Position | 0.001 FTE or As Needed

Schedule: 12-hour varied shifts (7-7s)

*Minimum availability of two 12-hour shifts every 4 weeks, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Your experience matters

UP 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.

More about our team

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

an ED RN who excels in this role:

• 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

EEOC Statement

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

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.