RN, Acute Hospital - 0.75 FTE

Gundersen Health System; Wabasha (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join their compassionate team. This role focuses on the health and wellness of patients, collaborating closely with families and other healthcare professionals. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and delivering high-quality care. Join a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to providing exceptional care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Focus on health and wellness of individuals and families.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Systematically assesses patient's health status.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals for patient care.
• Documents nursing assessments and interventions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Documentation

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

30Job Description:

The registered nurse (RN) focuses on the health and wellness of individuals, families and populations in collaboration with other health care professionals by incorporating evidence-based practice in the management of acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end-of-life care. The RN utilizes the nursing process and aligns practice with organizational policies, professional nursing standards and regulatory practice acts.

Major Responsibilities:

1.Assessment: Systematically and holistically assesses the patient's physiological, emotional, sociocultural, spiritual, and financial status while considering lifestyle preferences and learning needs.
2. Planning: Collaborates with patients, families, and health care professionals to develop a patient-centered plan of care to promote health and optimize wellness.
3. Intervention: Provides competent and innovative patient care and education based on patient complexity, acuity, and nursing judgment within a culture of caring and safety.
4. Documentation: Documents nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and patient/family response.
5. Evaluation: Determines patient's progress toward achieving goal(s), and revises plan of care in collaboration with patient/family as needed.
6. Delegation and Supervision: The RN delegates, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of tasks performed by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) who have the knowledge and skill to perform the task, taking into consideration the following:

• scope of practice

• training

• competence

• population served

• experience

• policies and procedures

7. Leadership: Guides, directs and influences others by participating in activities such as:

• quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research

• shared governance (council structure)

• department-based projects

• continual learning

8.Professional and Organizational Responsibilities:

• Accepts accountability, elicits feedback, clarifies issues and concerns and works toward resolving problems or conflicts.

9. The RN practices in accordance with the Gundersen Health System (GHS) mission, values and strategic plan

10. Practices the values, components and foundation of the GHS Nursing Professional Framework:

• Values: Nursing Skills & Knowledge; Patient & Family Centered Care; Culture of Caring & Safety; Healing Environment

• Components: Nursing Structure; Practice ; Professional Enhancement; Innovation; Reflective Practice

• Foundation: Caritas (Human Caring Theory)

11. Demonstrates effective organizational skills with an ability to prioritize responsibilities efficiently in a rapidly changing work environment

12. Participates and supports education of nursing colleagues and students

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Associate degree in Nursing

DESIRED

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No experience required.

DESIRED

6 months or greater previous experience in nursing.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Will be required to obtain ACLS/PALS/NRP for Medical Surgical and additionally TNCC or ATCN for those working in the Emergency Department.

Age Specific Population Served:

Infant (less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25 Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25 Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Balance - Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Balance - Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer