*Up to $6,750 Sign-On Bonus
Registered Nurse
Med/Surg/Peds
0.90 FTE, 72 Hours a Pay Period
Nights, Hours between 11 pm - 7 am
Weekends: Every Third Weekend
Holidays: Every Third Holiday

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse is a health care professional who is skilled in all aspects of the nursing process. They are adaptable to the myriad of needs of the individual and family during health and illness and have the ability to prioritize. The RN is responsible for the direction of staff members assigned to them. The RN is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care to the acutely and chronically ill patients and those patients having surgical intervention.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Has an advanced understanding of the Nurse Practice Process including assessment, planning, documentation, and evaluation of the Med/Surg/Peds patient which they use while providing direct care including the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient and family.
2. Acts as a resource to other team members including students.
3. Follows recommended infection control procedures during contact with patients.
4. Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients, taking necessary precautions as warranted.
5. Is knowledgeable in the use of physical restraints.
6. Keeps current on nursing theory, research, medications, and legal issues related to patient care services.
7. Conforms to the Nurse Practice Act.
8. Provides oversight to the LPN's.
9. Answers patient call lights and addresses patient needs.
10. Collects, interprets, and documents in the EMR and communicates appropriately pertinent data that is relevant to the patient's care with other members of the health care team.
11. Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes this from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
12. Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
13. Maybe required to float to the Intensive Care Unit as necessary.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
2. RN License in Minnesota
3. BLS Certification
4. PEARS
5. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training will be provided with recertification required every two years
6. Trauma Training is completed in house and needs to be completed by end of orientation
7. Verbalizes role in public address codes
8. Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook. Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee's past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Qualifications

Skills

Required Computer Skills

Education

Required Associates

Preferred Bachelors

Licenses & Certifications

Required PALSACLSBLSRegistered Nurse