Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, AV

Job Description - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 0.9AV

Overview

UP Health System puts the patient experience at the heart of everything we do. This includes providing the highest quality of patient care and offering exemplary customer service by creating an environment that puts patients  organization supports the growth of its employees both professionally and personally.

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will provide professional and compassionate nursing care to assigned patients. You may assist other nurses as needed, coordinate care planning with other disciplines, and mentor other health care team members in the spirit of quality, ethics, and patient satisfaction. You will assess and diagnose patient needs to create and implement individualized plans of care.

Our nurses adapt fluidly to many different situations to meet patient needs.

You will join a cohesive team with diverse skill sets, offering opportunities to learn and grow. The role involves working in a fast-paced and evolving hospital environment where nurses are enthusiastic about being challenged and making a significant impact on patient care.

Required Skills

• Our patients and the care they receive are our highest priority. An ideal candidate will put the patient first and ensure the UPHSM team keeps the patient at the forefront of everything we do.
• Heavy physical effort may be required including lifting 50 pounds or more, prolonged standing and walking, and manual dexterity.
• Given the unpredictable nature of healthcare, there may be times when you will be asked to contribute more or less time than you are traditionally scheduled for.
• We believe in the power of a positive attitude; applicants who are excited to do their best for patients and are willing to learn and grow as part of a team will thrive with us!
• Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Certification in an area of specialty

Required Certifications/Registration

• Registration and current RN license
• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

• UPHSM is the largest specialty care hospital in the Upper Peninsula and is located in beautiful Marquette, MI just minutes from Lake Superior.
• We believe that attitude is everything and do our best to ensure employees are excited to come to work.
• We are proud to be located in a part of the country where employees and their families can enjoy nature or the engagement and culture of a vibrant community.

• Employees enjoy a variety of benefits and a comprehensive insurance package as well as paid time off accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
• On- and off-site gym discounts and incentives for maintaining a healthy lifestyle are offered.
• The on-campus cafeteria, the North Country Cafe, offers daily specials with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.