LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL·Osceola, Wisconsin
Serves as the primary triage nurse for the Emergency Department and Urgent Care, ensuring prompt patient assessment and prioritization. Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care, performing post-discharge follow-up calls, and reviewing visit charges for accuracy.
10:00 am – 10:30 pm with every 3rd weekend rotation. 2 holidays per year.
OMC Core Behavior Standards: Create Teamwork● Lead with Honesty & Integrity● Convey Compassion● Show Respect● Pursue Quality
Osceola Medical Center is committed to implementing these behavior standards as a foundation for how we hire, develop, and retain our team members. By intentionally selecting candidates whose values and behaviors align with these standards, we ensure that our mission is lived out every day, creating an environment where patients feel valued, respected, and confident that OMC is the place for all their healthcare needs.
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Maintains accountability for his/her own practice; provides nursing care for patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient care team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the acute care setting. The Mid-Shift Registered Nurse serves as the primary triage nurse for both the Emergency Department and Urgent Care, ensuring patients are assessed promptly, prioritized appropriately, and directed to the appropriate level of care. This role also supports departmental quality initiatives through post-discharge follow-up calls and visit charge review while assisting with direct patient care as department volumes and acuity require.
Serves as the primary triage Registered Nurse for both Emergency Department and Urgent Care patients.
Performs rapid assessments and assigns acuity utilizing the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) and departmental triage standards.
Prioritizes patient flow to ensure patients receive timely evaluation and treatment based on clinical need.
Collaborates with registration, ED clinicians, and Urgent Care clinicians to direct patients to the appropriate care setting.
Initiates standing nursing orders and protocols when appropriate.
Performs 24-hour post-discharge follow-up calls according to departmental standards, documenting findings and escalating concerns to the appropriate clinician.
Reviews Emergency Department visit charges for accuracy and completeness to support appropriate documentation, billing, and reimbursement.
Assists with patient care in the Emergency Department as volumes, acuity, or staffing needs require.
Supports patient throughout stay by coordinating with clinicians, radiology, laboratory, and ancillary departments to reduce delays in care.
Assists with department quality improvement initiatives related to patient flow, patient satisfaction, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
May float to Med/Surg unit during times of low ED volume as needed
Provides patient care in a hospital nursing department.
May be exposed to hazardous substances, harmful physical agents, and infectious agents that exist in the patient care areas.
May be exposed to toxic substances brought in by patients exposed elsewhere.
Why Join OMC?
At OMC, we don’t just hire for skills—we hire for behaviors that align with our mission. We invest in team members who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and in the communities we serve.
Osceola Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.