Acute Care RN

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department
Full-Time | 0.9 FTE| 12-hour shifts |Nights

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus Available *Based on meeting eligibility requirements.

Your experience matters

UP Health System Bell is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you will contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

· Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

· Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

· Documents patient care given.

· Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

· Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

· Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

· Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

· Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

· Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.

· Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.

· Completes a comprehensive assessment according to hospital policy as related to management of emergencies in the Emergency Department.

· Patient Triage.

· Formulates a nursing diagnosis from assessment of patients' acute and chronic health problems.

· Performs emergency procedures according to policy/procedure.

· Assesses patient and patient representative's current learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet knowledge deficits.

· Demonstrates knowledge based on areas of, but not limited to, standards of care, practice and professional performance, policies and procedures, medications, lab values and legal issues.

· Serves on hospital committees and/or participates in Q1 activities as directed by the Department Manager.

· Assists with orientation of new employees and staff development activities for the unit.

· Abides by Nursing Service Behavior Standards.

· Performs additional job-related duties and functions as required.

· Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

· Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.

· Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.

· Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

· Completes annual educational requirements.

· Understands and adheres to Bell's compliance standards as they appear in Bell's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage.

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, family leave and paid time off.

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a nursing degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

· Basic Life Support (BLS)

· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

· Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

· Trauma Nursing Course Certified (TNCC)

· Preferred: One year's nursing experience.

· Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use the link below to schedule a phone call.

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More about our Health System

UP Health System Bell is a Joint Commission Accredited Critical Access Hospital providing a spectrum of health and wellness services. Established more than 100 years ago, UP Health System Bell offers Inpatient, Outpatient, Post-Acute care through its 25-bed critical access facility and many physician practices. UP Health System Bell is a verified Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services and an Accredited Sleep Medicine Center through The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

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

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.