Registered Nurse/ Staff Nurse-.6 FTE

This position is benefit eligible.

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Maintains accountability for his/her own practice; provides nursing care for patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the acute care setting. The Registered Nurse also delegates/provides direction to other nursing personnel in the unit in accordance with their level of experience and expertise.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing with current WI RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum of 6-12 months recent acute care or med/surg experience required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PEARS or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides skilled nursing care in accordance with Nurse Practice acts.
• Delegates appropriate care appropriately to other team members
• Follows the Standards of Nursing Care as well as the Nursing Process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while delivering high quality patient care.
• Continually strives to meet and exceed customer service standards in all interactions with customers, which include patients, visitors, other hospital employees, and medical staff
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Communicates effectively.
  • Personal accountability to stay up to date on all communication.
  • Communicates an accurate, concise end of shift patient report in a timely manner.
  • Interacts with physicians regarding patient status on an on-going basis.
  • Communicates effectively with all members of the patient care team.
  • Communicates patient status and plan of care with patient and their family.
• Attends staff meetings and mandatory education.
• Maintains appropriate licenses and certifications independently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Perform essential functions of a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of current nursing practices and technical skills
• Skilled in use of basic patient care equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate and maintain required competencies.
• Recognize change in patient condition/body systems.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to patient care outcomes
• Accuracy and attention to detail in performing all job duties.
• Assess multiple systems, develop plan of care, provide intervention and education, and assess outcomes of patient care.
• Ensure that all physician orders are transcribed accurately and carried out as soon as possible.
• Effectively participate in the interdisciplinary care team
• Delegate to appropriate care team members.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members and co-workers.
• Effectively handle stress.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality per OMC policy.
• Provide age appropriate and culturally appropriate care.
• Participate in the orientation process of new staff.