RN - Emergency Room (Per Diem) #3241

Position Summary:

The RN coordinates patient care with multi-disciplinary team members to facilitate health promotion and continuity of care in a cost-efficient manner. Provides direct nursing care to individual patients and assists patient family as directed by the nursing and medical plan of care utilizing the nursing process and according to the standards and guidelines established by professional nursing organizations. The RN communicates with the patient, family, and multi-disciplinary team members to provide up-to-date information, promote effective coping behaviors, and evaluates the patient's response to implemented care. Patient populations cared for include, newborn, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Education and Training Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
• Critical Care units: BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified; TNCC and ENPC completion within 12 months of hire.
• Advanced Certification preferred.
• Meets health requirements.

Experience:

Critical Care:

• Graduate nursing students from an accredited 2 year or 4 year program required. 6 months to 1 year Critical Care experience in either ED or ICU preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast paced patient environment with appropriate technological support.
• Must be able to deal with multiple priorities in a calm matter.
• Requires decision-making, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Recognizes legal responsibilities and functions as specified by Nurse Practice Act.