Registered Nurse - Emergency Dept

Winona Health • Winona, MN

6d • $37 - $55

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department is accountable for delivering individualized nursing care to patients. The role applies the nursing process—including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to address patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs, as well as those of their families. The RN adjusts plans of care as patient needs change, consults medical staff about changes in condition, and documents pertinent information in the Electronic Medical Record and on the ED face sheet.

The RN provides care to acutely ill and injured patients, recognizes changes in acuity and signs of crisis, and initiates emergency actions. The role may include triage and, after orientation, charge nurse duties. Triage and charge nurse assignments are typically introduced about one year after orientation, but may occur earlier or later as appropriate. The position is 0.90 FTE (72 hours per pay period), with night hours between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., every third weekend, and every third holiday.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification; ACLS-EP is acceptable for experienced ACLS providers with six or more years of ACLS certification.
• Minnesota RN license.
• Certification in ENPC or PALS, TNCC, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within the first year of employment.
• Keep all required certifications current after they are obtained.
• Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and a patient information database (Cerner).
• Complete FEMA IS-100 and IS-200 training within six months of hire.
• Complete EMTALA training upon hire and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Acute Nursing Care.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on emergency department nursing practice, medications, and legal issues related to patient-based services.
• Provide safe and effective care to acutely ill and injured patients.
• Know how to use emergency department equipment and recognize changing acuity, patient crises, and normal or abnormal EKGs; initiate necessary emergency actions and follow through to resolution.
• When assigned to triage, assess and categorize patients, reassess them until care is provided, communicate expectations and timelines, and involve patients and their families in the plan of care.
• Use sound clinical judgment and make nursing decisions based on scientific knowledge, nursing experience, and patient information.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, medical staff, coworkers, and staff from other departments.
• When acting as charge nurse, manage the unit for the shift; serve as a staff resource; collaborate with the ED Leader on problem solving and improvement; facilitate assignments and care delivery; assess staffing needs; coordinate additional staffing or staff reductions; track absent time; assign staff functions during emergencies; and promptly inform department leadership of shift occurrences or incidents.
• Use critical thinking, policies, procedures, and standard work protocols for decision-making, and hold colleagues accountable to standard work.
• Follow infection-control procedures and remain vigilant about patient safety, taking precautions as needed.
• Promptly report malfunctioning equipment and remove it from the patient-care area.
• Conform to the Nurse Practice Act and complete required FEMA emergency preparedness and EMTALA training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, mental health support, and wellness incentives.
• Short- and long-term disability, plus accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars.
• Discounts 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