Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

About the role

The Portage Emergency Department at UP Health System - Portage is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. This position offers a flexible schedule with 12-hour swing/night/day shifts, including Christmas Eve and every third weekend.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients and administer medications according to established best practices, competencies, and training.
• Accurately document patient care given.
• Maintain constant visual observation of patients to monitor their activity and behavior, never leaving the patient alone or out of sight unless relieved by another staff member.
• Accurately and legibly record data collected and notify the patient care team of any untoward events (behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.).
• Evaluate learning needs of patients and/or families and provide appropriate patient/family education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Contribute to and assist in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Maintain the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.

Requirements

• A current Michigan RN license (or attain within 90 days of hire).
• An associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• One year of medical-surgical experience or one year of emergency department/critical care experience (preferred).
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC certification within six months of hire.
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
• Knowledge of emergency room procedures and protocols.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Stress management.
• Emergency response skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial protection and PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

12-hour swing/night/day shifts, including Christmas Eve and every third weekend.

Connect with a Recruiter

Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or using this link (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout) to schedule a phone call.

More About UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital with a history dating back over 128 years. We are recognized for our accreditation as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, and highest safety grade by the Leapfrog Group. We also hold the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital designation by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.