RN Emergency Department FT Nights

$20,000 sign on bonus!

WATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE - RN TO JOIN OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT!

Shift is 36 hours per week 1900 to 0700 with weekend and holiday rotation.

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center , an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Summary

• 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

Essential Functions 

• Identifies existing and potential problems and seek or implement appropriate solutions
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given
• Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• 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

Education

• Associates degree in Nursing Required
• Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred

Liceneses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• 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)

Experience

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