About This Position
eloit Health System at Beloit Memorial Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department team and provide exceptional care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Sign-On Bonus: Yes
Shift: 1st/2nd varied or 3rd shift
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, varied start time
Hours per week: 36 hours per week
Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
Department: Emergency Department
The Registered Nurse- Emergency Department provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute illness, injury, trauma, or other medical emergencies. The Registered Nurse- Emergency Department responsibilities include triage, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and coordination of care for patients with varying levels of medical need, including critically ill and trauma patients. Utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based practices, the Registered Nurse- Emergency Department delivers safe and effective care in accordance with Wisconsin nursing licensure requirements, hospital policies, and professional standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while collaborating effectively with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
The Registered Nurse- Emergency Department:
Perform triage assessments and prioritize patient care based on clinical needs.
Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, symptoms, and responses to treatment.
Provide emergency nursing care, including basic life support and patient stabilization.
Collaborate with physicians, EMS, community agencies, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge care.
Manages multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually
Collects current symptoms, as well as detailed patient history and consults and coordinates with the ED healthcare team
Detects changes in symptoms, health or pain, and knows when action is necessary Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the physician is available based on policies, protocols, and standards of care
Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient charts including vital signs and patient assessments
Initiates corrective action whenever the information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomology
Prepares and administers medication as prescribed and records the administered medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments following the policy regarding the administration of medications Provides basic bedside nursing care
Collaborates professionally with the agencies involved with the Emergency Department, and reports any suspected abuse to appropriate agencies
Maintains proper supplies and adequate medical equipment to care for patients
Displays professionalism with completing multiple urgent tasks promptly
Initiates patient education as prescribed by the physician or licensed provider to include teaching patients and significant others about illness/injury, by explaining post-treatment homecare needs, diet/nutrition/exercise, self-administering medication, and rehabilitation, as well as providing referral information for follow-up treatment
Records all care information concisely, accurately, and entirely, in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on appropriate forms or in the electronic health record
Complies with all legal and safety requirements, and all hospital rules, regulations, and policies
Attends medical emergencies in the hospital and on hospital grounds per policy
Actively participates in quality improvement in the department and attends all required training and continuing education events
Adheres to corporate values and defined work habits of Beloit Health System Keeps personal medical information about patients confidential
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Job Requirements
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN degree acceptable
State of Wisconsin nursing licensure or permit required
State of Illinois nursing licensure or permit required (NorthPointe)
Must be CPR certified within three months of hire
Successful ACLS completion within six months of hire
Successful PALS completion within one year of hire
TNCC or TNS highly recommended
Strong ability to deal with patients and families in various states of illness, pain, trauma, shock, and tragedy. This includes being a good listener and an excellent communicator to help keep everyone calm and help patients and families understand the situation
Take the next step in your nursing career and apply to become part of our Emergency Department team.
Pay: $37.40 - $59.84 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Sign-On Bonus: Yes
Shift: 1st/2nd varied or 3rd shift
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, varied start time
Hours per week: 36 hours per week
Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
Department: Emergency Department
The Registered Nurse- Emergency Department provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute illness, injury, trauma, or other medical emergencies. The Registered Nurse- Emergency Department responsibilities include triage, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and coordination of care for patients with varying levels of medical need, including critically ill and trauma patients. Utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based practices, the Registered Nurse- Emergency Department delivers safe and effective care in accordance with Wisconsin nursing licensure requirements, hospital policies, and professional standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while collaborating effectively with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
The Registered Nurse- Emergency Department:
Perform triage assessments and prioritize patient care based on clinical needs.
Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, symptoms, and responses to treatment.
Provide emergency nursing care, including basic life support and patient stabilization.
Collaborate with physicians, EMS, community agencies, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge care.
Manages multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually
Collects current symptoms, as well as detailed patient history and consults and coordinates with the ED healthcare team
Detects changes in symptoms, health or pain, and knows when action is necessary Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the physician is available based on policies, protocols, and standards of care
Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient charts including vital signs and patient assessments
Initiates corrective action whenever the information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomology
Prepares and administers medication as prescribed and records the administered medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments following the policy regarding the administration of medications Provides basic bedside nursing care
Collaborates professionally with the agencies involved with the Emergency Department, and reports any suspected abuse to appropriate agencies
Maintains proper supplies and adequate medical equipment to care for patients
Displays professionalism with completing multiple urgent tasks promptly
Initiates patient education as prescribed by the physician or licensed provider to include teaching patients and significant others about illness/injury, by explaining post-treatment homecare needs, diet/nutrition/exercise, self-administering medication, and rehabilitation, as well as providing referral information for follow-up treatment
Records all care information concisely, accurately, and entirely, in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on appropriate forms or in the electronic health record
Complies with all legal and safety requirements, and all hospital rules, regulations, and policies
Attends medical emergencies in the hospital and on hospital grounds per policy
Actively participates in quality improvement in the department and attends all required training and continuing education events
Adheres to corporate values and defined work habits of Beloit Health System Keeps personal medical information about patients confidential
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Job Requirements
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN degree acceptable
State of Wisconsin nursing licensure or permit required
State of Illinois nursing licensure or permit required (NorthPointe)
Must be CPR certified within three months of hire
Successful ACLS completion within six months of hire
Successful PALS completion within one year of hire
TNCC or TNS highly recommended
Strong ability to deal with patients and families in various states of illness, pain, trauma, shock, and tragedy. This includes being a good listener and an excellent communicator to help keep everyone calm and help patients and families understand the situation
Take the next step in your nursing career and apply to become part of our Emergency Department team.
Pay: $37.40 - $59.84 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
