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Job Highlights:

If you are an RN with PACU or Cardiac Procedural RN experience and are ready to join our team of skilled RNs in our 4N Prep and Recovery unity, we invite you to apply now. At SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, your talents can shine bright and your contributions will be a valued part of helping us achieve exceptional patient care. We look forward to learning more about you! Learn more about us below.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401K, HSA/FSA, and generous PTO plan.
• Daily Pay for qualifying positions.
• Established employee recognition program.
• Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP, well-being checks with leaders, flexible work schedule where feasible, and online wellness opportunities. Select locations also offer free on-site fitness center access, meditation rooms, and serenity gardens.
• A culture that supports professional development including tuition reimbursement and discounts, participation in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program, professional development days, opportunities for career advancement and much more!
• Employee discounts through our Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts. Corporate Membership - up to 40% off concert tickets, classes, workshops, plus access to discounts at local and national retailers.
• 40% discount on eye glasses through SSM Health Eye Care Optical Shops at select locations.
• Employee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergencies.
• Commitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program.

Position Details

This position is for 4N Prep and Recovery unit. RNs prepare patients with pre and post recovery for Cath, IR, and EP procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a PACU RN or Cardiac Procedural RN.

A one-time sign on bonus is available to qualified individuals for up to $10,000 (less taxes) with a 2 year service commitment.

Pay Details: $37.74 , depending on experience, plus applicable night and weekend shift differentials

Schedule: This is a full time day shift position working 40 hours per week. On call is required every 4th to 5th weekend and once per week.

Location: St. Mary’s Hospital Madison

700 S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715

Job Summary:

Provides leadership and direction to the patient care team. Performs age-specific physical, psychological, and social assessments, formulates nursing diagnoses, and develops a plan of care, which includes individualized treatment strategies for the post-anesthesia setting.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes and documents a thorough and accurate PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) admission assessment and utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment data to develop an appropriate plan of care. Implements a plan of care or care pathway to provide individualized care for each patient. Plan of care is based upon patient assessment, physician and anesthesia orders and preferences, and procedure specific criteria in a manner that is prioritized and timely.
• Demonstrates and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to meet physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of each patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of nursing care in both routine and emergency situations. Communicates changes in patient condition to physicians and necessary staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate administration of medications and treatments according to policy, procedure and protocol. Verbalizes knowledge and demonstrates consistent use and compliance for written protocols (i.e.; pain, conscious sedation, skin, restraint, abuse, parental bonding, etc.)
• Evaluates and documents patient's progress toward achievement of outcomes. Meets discharge and ongoing patient educational needs related to treatment, procedures, disease process, equipment, medications, physician orders, and follow up care.
• Communicates with patient family members while patients are in PACU in a timely manner.
• Reports outcome progress and patient specific information to responsible caregiver when leaving department, end of shift, or upon transfer to another unit.
• Demonstrates competence in delegation, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback. Effectively supervises team members and maintains accountability for standard of care provided. Acts as a resource to other team members.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary team members, and co-workers. Assists in other surgical services departments as needed.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Licenses / Certifications:

Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Advanced Life Support (ALS) within 180 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) within 180 days - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), FUTURE - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 365 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Alabama Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arizona State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Colorado Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Delaware Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Florida Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Georgia Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Idaho Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Indiana State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Iowa Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Kansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Kentucky Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Maine State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Maryland Board of Nursing { 23 more}

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)Employee3015000007 4North Prep/Recovery40

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