RN - ER/Urgent Care (full-time)

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc.; Town of Prairie du Sac (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Flexible paid time off

Retirement plan with immediate vesting

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN to join our Emergency Department in Wisconsin. This 0.9 FTE role covers PM/NOC rotations and on-call shifts, delivering rapid assessments and high-quality care to patients across ages in life-threatening and urgent situations.

Ideal candidates will have a Wisconsin RN license, BLS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, PALS, and prefer a BSN. This position offers competitive benefits, flexible PTO, and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred: BSN degree.
• Wisconsin RN license (active).
• Required certifications: BLS; ACLS; ENPC; TNCC; PALS; CEN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients using ESI Version 4 and prioritize care.
• Respond to life-threatening situations per policies.
• Provide emergency care across neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Develop and adjust care plans; document actions timely.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; ensure safety.
• Float to other units as needed; participate in quality initiatives.
• Attend unit meetings and may precept others.

Skills

Triage & assessment

Emergency Nursing

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient education

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Title: RN – ER/Urgent Care FTE: 0.9 (72 hours per 2-week pay period) Schedule: PM/NOC Rotation; Primarily 2p-2a & 7p-7a shifts Holiday Rotation: Rotating blocks for major holidays. 1-2 minor holidays. Weekend Rotation: 1:2 (Every other) - Weekend 2: 7p-7a, Weekend 4 & 6: 2p-2a On Call Requirements: Two on call shifts every 6 week scheduling period.

POSITION SUMMARY

Emergency nurses provide rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness or injury and often in life threatening situations. Time management is crucial in ascertaining allergies, medications, medical history, vitals, height and weight. Emergency nursing specializes in assessing, intervening and stabilizing a variety of injured and ill patients including neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Prioritization of patients, communication and critical thinking skills are necessary.

POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Triage patients using the Emergency Severity Index-ESI Triage Version 4, according to severity of illness and injury.
• Recognize need for assistance in treating patients and calls for help notifying provider when emergent situation arises.
• Respond to life-threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Know and follow policy and procedures according to current Policy Tech Guidelines for treatment.
• Provide emergency care for variety of patients including but not limiting: Respiratory, Cardiac, Orthopedic, Neurological, Metabolic, EENT, Burns, Trauma, GI, Gynecological, Pregnancy, Renal, and Psychological conditions.
• Develop plan of care by assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patient.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Observe patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or provider of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by provider and/or hospital policy including patient and family.
• Delegate duties to others as appropriate.
• Document care provided and actions taken in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with coworkers, providers, patients and patients' family members.
• Float to other units as necessary.
• Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities.
• Attend 75% of Unit Meetings.
• May have precepting responsibility for another person.
• Protect patients' rights.
• Participate in continuing education through inservices and other programs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Required: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Experience: Required: None. Preferred: One or more years in Emergency Nursing.

Licenses and Registrations: Required: Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License. Preferred: None.

Certification(s): Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 3 months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire. Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) required within 1 year of hire. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 1 year of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of hire. Preferred: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Competitive health and dental insurance options
• Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
• Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
• Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Employer provided life and disability insurance
• Free parking at facility

When you choose a career at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, you will enjoy a respectful, collaborative work environment where patient safety and quality are our highest priorities. Whether you’re seeking a job in nursing, medical imaging or another clinical field, or looking to bring your experience and excellent work ethic to one of the many non- clinical roles on our team, you’ll feel like You Belong Here.