What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Acute - Neuro/Trauma (with Med/Surg Residency option) position at Marshfield Clinic?
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**Job Title:**
Registered Nurse - Acute - Neuro/Trauma (with Med/Surg Residency option)
**Cost Center:**
301351176 MfdHos-Med-Surg-5N
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
36
**Employee Type:**
Regular
**Work Shift:**
Variable (United States of America)
**Job Description:**
**This position may be eligible for a recruitment bonus!**
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Registered Nurse-Acute functions as a vital member of the healthcare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism self-development, and teamwork. The individual utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families. The Registered Nurse-Acute is expected to demonstrate excellent clinical, problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills and make decisions consistent with hospital policies, department protocols/guidelines, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
**WORK SHIFT**
Variable shifts including a weekend and holiday rotation.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
_For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation._
**Minimum Required:** Diploma or degree in nursing.
**Preferred/Optional:** Bachelor's degree in nursing.
**EXPERIENCE**
**Minimum Required:** None
**Preferred/Optional:** Two years hospital nursing experience
Those inpatient facilities participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Portfolio (CNAP) clinical ladder, refer to program documents for eligibility to advance/maintain CNAP level.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**
_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._
**Minimum Required:**
Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of employment.
Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).
**Preferred/Optional:**
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
**Marshfield Medical Center**
**5 North-Neuro/Trauma**
**Registered Nurse-Hospital**
**DEPARTMENT/UNIT DESCRIPTION**
5 North is a 28-bed adult inpatient care unit in the department of Medical/Surgical Services. The unit provides 24-hour inpatient care to patients admitted with Neuro-Medical and Neuro-Surgical care needs as well as patients from Trauma Services.
**Services Provided/Patient Conditions:**
The more frequent patient populations specific to 5 North include:
Neuro-medical patients: ischemic/hemorrhagic CVA, TIA, cerebral aneurysm, encephalopathy, brain tumor
Neuro-surgical patients: thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling/clipping, tumor resections, craniotomies, deep brain stimulator placement, VP shunt placement/revision
Seizure disorders
Trauma: blunt force, penetrating injuries, large bone fractures, surgical repair, TBI, etc.
In addition, the following patient types may be admitted to 5 North:
Baclofen pump placement/revision for treatment of spasticity
Chronic ventilator dependent patients
Other neurological disorders (for ex: Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barré, Myasthenia Gravis)
Surgical procedures involving the cervical or thoracic spine
Patients with medical diagnoses
**Staffing Mix:**
Patient care is accomplished by 24/7 staffing through a combination of nursing personnel that include RN's and CNA's. Direct caregiver skill mix is determined each shift through established guidelines provided to the charge nurses by unit management. Fluctuations in daily staffing models may vary from shift to shift or day to day due to acuity of patients and availability of resources.
**Patient Population:**
The age groups treated on 5 North range from:
1% adolescent
10% early adult
24% middle adult
30% late adult
35% geriatric
The predominant age range of the patients on 5 North is greater than 65 years of age. The least frequent age group is within the adolescent category. Patients from various cultures seen on 5 North including Native American, Hmong, Hispanic and Amish/Mennonite.
**Frequent Procedures:**
Department-specific procedures most frequently performed include:
Antibiotic therapy
Anticoagulation therapy
Management of venous access devices
Management of drains - pleuravac, JP, Duvall, lumbar, ventriculostomy
Care and management of tracheostomies
Insertion and care of feeding tubes
Monitoring and management of oxygen therapy modalities
Wound/dressing care including staple/suture removal/wound vacuums
Video EEG monitoring
**Less Frequent Procedures:**
Department-specific procedures less frequently performed include:
Chest tube insertion
Central line insertion
Lumbar punctures
Blood product administration
**Equipment used:**
Department-specific equipment/skills most frequently seen:
Dynamap -Vital Check
Tympanic thermometer
O2 saturation monitor
Alaris - IV pumps
PCA pumps
Tube feeding pumps
Sequential TEDS
Oxygen delivery equipment
Bladder scanner
Ventilators
Cardiac chairs
EZ lift/stand and in-room ceiling lifts
Video EEG monitoring equipment
Braces, splints, immobilizers, traction, fixators
Department-specific equipment less frequently seen:
Specialty beds
Halo traction
**SERVICE LINE/DEPARTMENT LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS**
_Individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated within the system job description. The items noted below are in addition to the minimum qualifications._
**Minimum Required:**
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification awarded by Apex Innovations within 3 months of hire
**Preferred/Optional:**
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification awarded by the Emergency Nurses Association within 2 years of hire.
**Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.**
**Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program** **.**
**Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.**
**We're hiring!** Use "remote" or "hybrid" as a keyword in the search to see our remote-eligible openings!
When given the tools needed to excel, great things happen: connection with colleagues, recognition in the community, better care for our patients. All this is available with affordable living rich in leisure. Welcome to **Marshfield Clinic Health System** . Where career meets community.
Positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater are offered the level 1 benefit package.
Positions listed as 20 - 29 hours per week are offered the level 2 benefit package.
Positions listed as less than 19 hours per week are non-benefited.
Benefits for temporary positions vary. Details will be discussed in the interview process.
**Job Title:**
Registered Nurse - Acute - Neuro/Trauma (with Med/Surg Residency option)
**Cost Center:**
301351176 MfdHos-Med-Surg-5N
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
36
**Employee Type:**
Regular
**Work Shift:**
Variable (United States of America)
**Job Description:**
**This position may be eligible for a recruitment bonus!**
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Registered Nurse-Acute functions as a vital member of the healthcare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism self-development, and teamwork. The individual utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families. The Registered Nurse-Acute is expected to demonstrate excellent clinical, problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills and make decisions consistent with hospital policies, department protocols/guidelines, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
**WORK SHIFT**
Variable shifts including a weekend and holiday rotation.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
_For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation._
**Minimum Required:** Diploma or degree in nursing.
**Preferred/Optional:** Bachelor's degree in nursing.
**EXPERIENCE**
**Minimum Required:** None
**Preferred/Optional:** Two years hospital nursing experience
Those inpatient facilities participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Portfolio (CNAP) clinical ladder, refer to program documents for eligibility to advance/maintain CNAP level.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**
_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._
**Minimum Required:**
Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of employment.
Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).
**Preferred/Optional:**
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
**Marshfield Medical Center**
**5 North-Neuro/Trauma**
**Registered Nurse-Hospital**
**DEPARTMENT/UNIT DESCRIPTION**
5 North is a 28-bed adult inpatient care unit in the department of Medical/Surgical Services. The unit provides 24-hour inpatient care to patients admitted with Neuro-Medical and Neuro-Surgical care needs as well as patients from Trauma Services.
**Services Provided/Patient Conditions:**
The more frequent patient populations specific to 5 North include:
Neuro-medical patients: ischemic/hemorrhagic CVA, TIA, cerebral aneurysm, encephalopathy, brain tumor
Neuro-surgical patients: thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling/clipping, tumor resections, craniotomies, deep brain stimulator placement, VP shunt placement/revision
Seizure disorders
Trauma: blunt force, penetrating injuries, large bone fractures, surgical repair, TBI, etc.
In addition, the following patient types may be admitted to 5 North:
Baclofen pump placement/revision for treatment of spasticity
Chronic ventilator dependent patients
Other neurological disorders (for ex: Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barré, Myasthenia Gravis)
Surgical procedures involving the cervical or thoracic spine
Patients with medical diagnoses
**Staffing Mix:**
Patient care is accomplished by 24/7 staffing through a combination of nursing personnel that include RN's and CNA's. Direct caregiver skill mix is determined each shift through established guidelines provided to the charge nurses by unit management. Fluctuations in daily staffing models may vary from shift to shift or day to day due to acuity of patients and availability of resources.
**Patient Population:**
The age groups treated on 5 North range from:
1% adolescent
10% early adult
24% middle adult
30% late adult
35% geriatric
The predominant age range of the patients on 5 North is greater than 65 years of age. The least frequent age group is within the adolescent category. Patients from various cultures seen on 5 North including Native American, Hmong, Hispanic and Amish/Mennonite.
**Frequent Procedures:**
Department-specific procedures most frequently performed include:
Antibiotic therapy
Anticoagulation therapy
Management of venous access devices
Management of drains - pleuravac, JP, Duvall, lumbar, ventriculostomy
Care and management of tracheostomies
Insertion and care of feeding tubes
Monitoring and management of oxygen therapy modalities
Wound/dressing care including staple/suture removal/wound vacuums
Video EEG monitoring
**Less Frequent Procedures:**
Department-specific procedures less frequently performed include:
Chest tube insertion
Central line insertion
Lumbar punctures
Blood product administration
**Equipment used:**
Department-specific equipment/skills most frequently seen:
Dynamap -Vital Check
Tympanic thermometer
O2 saturation monitor
Alaris - IV pumps
PCA pumps
Tube feeding pumps
Sequential TEDS
Oxygen delivery equipment
Bladder scanner
Ventilators
Cardiac chairs
EZ lift/stand and in-room ceiling lifts
Video EEG monitoring equipment
Braces, splints, immobilizers, traction, fixators
Department-specific equipment less frequently seen:
Specialty beds
Halo traction
**SERVICE LINE/DEPARTMENT LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS**
_Individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated within the system job description. The items noted below are in addition to the minimum qualifications._
**Minimum Required:**
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification awarded by Apex Innovations within 3 months of hire
**Preferred/Optional:**
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification awarded by the Emergency Nurses Association within 2 years of hire.
**Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.**
**Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program** **.**
**Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.**
**We're hiring!** Use "remote" or "hybrid" as a keyword in the search to see our remote-eligible openings!
When given the tools needed to excel, great things happen: connection with colleagues, recognition in the community, better care for our patients. All this is available with affordable living rich in leisure. Welcome to **Marshfield Clinic Health System** . Where career meets community.
Positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater are offered the level 1 benefit package.
Positions listed as 20 - 29 hours per week are offered the level 2 benefit package.
Positions listed as less than 19 hours per week are non-benefited.
Benefits for temporary positions vary. Details will be discussed in the interview process.
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