RN, Emergency Department Weekends

LifePoint Health; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watertown is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role involves providing exceptional patient care, collaborating with a dedicated team, and ensuring effective communication for continuity of care. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Nursing, valid RN licensure, and experience in a direct patient care setting. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Night & Weekend Differentials

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting.
• Valid RN licensure in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing patient care duties under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator.
• Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Patient Advocacy

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus | Up to $54.00/hour + Night & Weekend Differentials

Full-Time Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Watertown Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department.

Join our team of experienced RN’s, providers, and techs who work seamlessly to provide exceptional care to our patients. We believe in a better way to provide healthcare, where nurses enjoy meaningful work and patient-centered teams transform lives. Our Emergency Department is a state-of-the-art, 16-bed unit.

As an RN in our Emergency Department, you will:

• Perform nursing patient care duties under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director.
• Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care according to our patient care philosophy.
• Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles.
• Ensure effective communication with other shifts for continuity of care and maintain good relations with other departments.
• Participate in all phases of staff education.

Additionally, you will:

• Identify problems and implement appropriate solutions.
• Perform interventions such as specimen collection, wound care, and medication administration. Document all patient care activities.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient status and reactions to interventions with the healthcare team and families.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Apply critical thinking and decisive judgment, working with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in stressful environments and respond appropriately.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Handle with Care Certification within 6 months.
• Valid RN licensure in Georgia.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting, unless entering the Nurse Residency Program.

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