RN Emergency Department Nights Fulltime

Watertown, Wisconsin

We are seeking a Full‑time Registered Nurse (RN) for our Emergency Department.

• Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department.
• Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy.
• Facilitate individualized, goal‑directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units, and participate in all phases of education.

• Identify existing and potential problems and seek or implement appropriate solutions.
• Perform plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Document patient care given.
• Provide nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Act as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.
• Handle with Care Certification within 6 months.
• Valid licensure in the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting, unless entering the Nurse Residency Program.