Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Wellness programs including gym memberships

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department at UP Health System – Portage. The role involves providing compassionate, patient-centered care in urgent situations. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, and coordinating care.

Applicants should possess a current Michigan RN license, an associate degree in nursing, and at least a year of medical-surgical experience. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, education support, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license or will obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical experience.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC certifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients and administers medications in accordance with established practices.
• Documents patient care accurately.
• Monitors and communicates patient conditions.

Skills

Patient care management

Documentation accuracy

Medication administration

Collaborative care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department

Job Type: PRN | 0.001 FTE or As Needed

Schedule: 12‑hour varied shifts, minimum of 2 shifts per month plus potential holidays

Overview

Join the Emergency Department team at UP Health System – Portage to provide compassionate, patient‑centered care in urgent situations. Your expertise will support high‑quality treatment and contribute to the safety and responsiveness of the department.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients and administers medications in accordance with established best practices, competencies and training.
• Accurately documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patients and/or families and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of patients.
• Contributes to maintaining a pleasant, safe, and orderly patient environment.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information, disclosing only information necessary to perform job functions.
• When performing sitter duties, maintains constant visual observation of the patient, never leaving the patient alone or out of sight unless relieved by another staff member, and documents observations with accuracy and legibility.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection and PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Educational and career growth: tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, gym memberships, virtual care appointments, and mental health services.
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license (or attains within 90 days of hire).
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Minimum 1 year of medical‑surgical experience.
• Preferred minimum 1 year of emergency department or critical care experience.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC certification within 6 months of hire.
• Annual influenza vaccination or documented declination.

EEOC Statement

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.