LPN - Emergency Department (per diem) #3435

Reedsburg Area Medical Center•Reedsburg, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a fast-paced, purpose-driven role where every shift makes a difference? As an LPN in the Emergency Department, you’ll provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients during some of their most critical moments. Working alongside a dynamic team of physicians, RNs, and healthcare professionals, you’ll assist with assessments, treatments, procedures, and patient flow in a high-energy environment where teamwork and quick thinking are essential. This position is ideal for an adaptable, patient-focused nurse who thrives under pressure and is passionate about delivering exceptional emergency care with empathy and professionalism.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current BLS certification required.
State Licensure as a Practical Nurse.
Basic arrhythmia course (may obtain within one year of hire).
Medical terminology.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before patients, families and co-workers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral and diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Complies with HIPAA privacy laws in all forms of communication and EMR use.
Physical Demands: Occasionally sits at desk. Frequently stands and walks to perform tasks. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds of materials such as patients and equipment, or while transferring and positioning patient and equipment. Occasionally pushes and/or pulls with up to 50 pounds of force when moving carts and other equipment. Occasionally carries up to 25 pounds. Occasionally requires lifting overhead while doing procedures and working with monitors. Frequently bend to floor, squat to handle linen, assist with patient cares, and retrieve supplies. Continuous good balance for patient safety. Frequently requires using fine motor skills for operation of needles, syringes, vials, clinical devices and supplies, computer, monitors, and telephone equipment.
Sight: Continuously requires visual acuity with correction to 20/40 to read written and computer information. Frequent near sighted and visual acuity is needed for computer work, reading monitors and other equipment. Continuously requires the visual acuity to be able to do special perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, perceive color differences and accommodation to provide safe patient care.
Cognition/Communication: Frequently requires effectively communicating with other staff, physicians, volunteers and customers using hearing skills, comprehensive speech, simple writing, and simple reading skills. Frequently communicates utilizing various methods available: telephone, paging, email, print, or in person. Frequently requires recognizing and using medical terminology. Occasionally uses simple math skills for performing medication calculations.
Environmental Conditions: Continuously works indoors, in the patient environment with occasional unpleasant noises or smells. Occasionally need to go outside to help transport patients into the hospital. Frequently is exposed to glare from computer screens.
Potential Hazards: OSHA Blood Borne Classification Class I. Frequent exposure to infectious blood and body fluids and disease requiring isolation inherent to caring for ill patient(s). Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids and needles/syringes/sharps during invasive procedures and treatments. Occasional exposure to chemical compounds of medications and treatment. May handle hazardous drugs.
Psychological, Situational, Functional Factors: Occasionally performs work independently under stressful circumstances. Occasionally requires managing of conflict and difficult situations related to department. Frequently requires using flexibility in prioritizing, changing, and performing assigned tasks. Continuously requires using appropriate interpersonal skills when working with others. Continuously performs tasks within assigned timeframe, with consistency and accuracy. Occasionally requires maintaining of concentration while performing prolonged job tasks. Occasionally requires using influential skills when dealing with patients, families and peers.