Registered Nurse (RN)- Emergency Department- Full Time- Nights

St Croix Health•St. Croix Falls, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Croix Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. This role involves working night shifts (7 pm - 7:30 am), including every third weekend and holiday. The Staff Registered Nurse is a licensed professional responsible for delivering patient- and family-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Key duties include conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, delegating and supervising care according to the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, and utilizing clinical judgment and ethical decision-making. The RN is expected to integrate evidence-based practice, participate in quality improvement, and maintain professional development. This position requires accurate EMR documentation and effective communication with internal and external customers, including physicians, healthcare providers, and Certified Nursing Assistants.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing required
Current WI Registered Nurse license required
Current BLS Certification
One-year acute care services experience required
Strong verbal and active listening skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving, using logic and reasoning to evaluate options and determine the most effective solutions.
Attentive and empathetic listener who seeks to understand others’ perspectives before responding.
Capable of analyzing complex information and making sound clinical decisions based on evaluation of outcomes.
Highly organized, with the ability to set clear goals, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
Committed to providing compassionate care and support to patients, families, colleagues, and others in need of emotional or medical assistance.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
Emergency services experience preferred
ACLS completed within 6 months in role
PALS completed within 6 months in role
TNCC completed within 12 months in role
ENPC completed within 12 months in role

Responsibilities

Provide skilled patient care
Conduct comprehensive and systematic assessment of patients’ behavioral, physical, physiological, and psychosocial health using interviews, observations, and physical exams.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care.
Develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinate care transitions across the continuum while adhering to established standards and outcomes.
Provide clear, timely communication to patients and families regarding expected care processes and discharge planning to support optimal outcomes.
Evaluate patient responses to care plans and adjust interventions, accordingly, incorporating post-discharge needs in coordination with the care team.
Deliver safe, competent, and ethical care in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring care is culturally sensitive, patient-focused, and evidence-based.
Maintain accountability for managing individualized nursing care, ensuring a holistic approach to both patient and family needs.
Assess patient and family readiness to learn, provide individualized education and utilize available resources to meet specific learning needs.
Apply clinical standards and protocols to enhance care quality and promote cost-effective use of materials, staff, and technology.
Actively participate in urgent and emergent care situations, providing support and intervention as appropriate.
Prioritize and advocate for safety of patients, families, visitors, and team members.
Function independently within scope of practice and delegate appropriately, ensuring quality outcomes through collaborative practice.
Contribute to unit-based patient satisfaction goals and supports the organization’s strategic priorities.
Apply knowledge of infection control practices and their direct impact on patient care outcomes.
Promote and consistently adheres to best practice in hand hygiene.
Utilize critical thinking and sound clinical judgement to guide decision-making in complex patient care situations.
Integrate clinical knowledge into practice by appropriately responding to varying clinical situations.
Engage in professional development through ongoing education, quality improvement initiatives, and information sharing. Serve as a mentor and clinical resource to peers.
Accurate documentation in EMR
Document data related to patients’ care, including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Communicate with internal and external customers
Communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, manage and evaluate individualized patient treatment plans.
Partners with physicians and other healthcare providers to assess, plan, implement, and revise patient care strategies.
Supervise and delegate tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants, ensuring quality and compliance with care standards.
Provide education and support to individuals, families, and groups on topics such as disease prevention, wellness, and childbirth, while contributing to the development of health promotion initiatives.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, families, and communities, including evaluation of home and work environments (role specific) to identify potential health or safety risks.
Report patient status and any notable changes to the physician during procedures involving anesthesia.
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans.
Evaluate and support the needs of patients’ family members and caregivers to promote holistic, patient-centered care.