REGISTERED NURSE WEEKEND ONLY - PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT

Aspirus, Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Palliative Care Unit. This full-time (.9 FTE) weekend-night shift position provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, with emphasis on compassionate, evidence-based practice.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in nursing, plus RN licensure in Wisconsin (or Michigan), and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Active Wisconsin and/or Michigan RN license.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP certification may be required based on department.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care using evidence-based practices.
• Continually improve quality of nursing care by collecting and analyzing data.
• Collaborate with care teams in the Palliative Care Unit.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE - PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI
Full Time (.9 FTE, 72 hours every pay period)
Weekend Only, 12-hour night shifts

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care provided that incorporates evidence-based practice. A key aspect of the work of Nursing is to continually improve the quality of nursing care by collecting and analyzing data.

Experience/Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Certification in specialty desired.
• Ideally, there is a minimum of three years practicing as an RN in comparative setting.
• Possesses an active Wisconsin and/or Michigan RN nursing license.
• Maintains specialty certification as per department scope of service.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Current Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification may be required based on primary department.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials

Essential:

• CPR or BLS
• REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE