Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept

Winona Health • Winona, MN

10h

About The Position

Registered Nurse Student Loan Assistance Program available for those who qualify Emergency Department 0.60 FTE, 48 Hours a Pay Period Nights, Hours between 7 pm - 7 am Weekends: Every Third Weekend Holidays: Every Third Holiday Position Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a health care professional who is skilled in all aspects of the nursing process. They are adaptable to the myriad of needs of the individual and family during health and illness. The RN in the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care for patients in the ED. The RN has an advanced understanding of the Nursing Practice Process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the ED patient, which they use while providing for the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient and family. They modify the plan of care based on the needs of the patient, they consult with the medical staff about changes in the patient’s condition, and they accurately document all pertinent data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and on the ED face sheet.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• BLS Certification
• ACLS
• RN License - MN
• Certification in ENPC or PALS, TNCC, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are required within the first year of employment.
• ACLS-EP is acceptable for the experienced ACLS provider (6 years or more of ACLS Certification)
• All required certifications must remain current once initially obtained
• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Nice To Haves

• One year of Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Acute Nursing Care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Keeps updated on current ED nursing practice, medications, and legal issues related to patient-based services.
• Provides safe and effective care to a myriad of acutely ill and/or injured patients
• Is familiar with and able to use the emergency equipment in the department.
• Is knowledgeable of changing acuity levels.
• Is able to recognize signs of a patient in crisis and initiates necessary emergency action and sees through resolution.
• Is able to recognize the difference between normal/abnormal EKG’s.
• Acts as a triage nurse by assessing patients and categorizing their needs and reassessing them until they have been cared for (in the treatment rooms or the waiting room).
• Includes the patient, family, and/or significant other in the plan of care and provides basic timelines/expectations to help the patient understand what is to be expected as the ED visit progresses to completion.
• Uses good judgment in determining nursing actions that are in the best interest of the patient and makes decisions based upon scientific knowledge, nursing experience, and patient information.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, co-workers, and staff from other departments.
• When acting as the charge nurse, the RN is responsible for the unit management for the shift.
• Acts as a resource to staff and works with the ED Leader for problem solving and improvement efforts in the unit.
• Facilitates the assignments and delivery of nursing care as needed.
• Assesses adequate staffing and determines the need to call in additional staff for high demand and will send staff home/place a RN on call when appropriate.
• The Charge RN will assure all absent time is tracked on the ED A1/low census log.
• Assigns staff members a specific function during emergency situations.
• Keeps department leadership informed in a timely manner regarding occurrences/incidents on shift.
• Uses critical thinking skills, policy, and procedures for decision making.
• Uses standard work protocols as a guide and holds colleagues accountable to the standard work.
• Follows recommended infection control procedures when caring for patients.
• Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients and taking necessary precautions as warranted.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Conforms to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Must complete FEMA emergency preparedness training IS-100 and IS-200 training within 6 months of hire.
• EMTALA training is required upon hire and annually thereafter.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees