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WI-Waupun Memorial HospitalWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Waupun Memorial Hospital's Med Surg Dept is a 14 bed unit and is connected to a 3 bed ICU. We offer a 4:1 patient to nurse ratio on days and a 5:1 patient to nurse ratio on nights. We have a CNA staffed on all shifts. We also have 24/7 security to help keep our patients and employees feeling safe. Our nurses work 12 hour shifts and every third weekend.
Being such a small facility, we can get to know our patients and build a strong relationship with them. You will often hear our team described as a second family to our staff. Waupun Memorial Hospital is truly a wonderful place to work!
Many nurses find Waupun Memorial Hospital Med Surg Dept a great unit to start their career out in, and find they love it so much that they never leave!
Schedule:
All shifts are: 7p-7a
Week 1: Tue, Wed, Thu
Week 2: Tue, Fri, Sat
Week 3: Sun, Wed, Thu
Week 4: Mon, Tue, Thu
Week 5: Tue, Fri, Sat
Week 6: Sun, Wed, Thu
Job Summary:
Job Profile SummaryPre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of RN, provides care to patients within scope of role and professional standards. Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. Nurse Residents in the state of Oklahoma can perform responsibilities designated below (Oklahoma). Nurse Residents in Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri can perform all responsibilities listed.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the RN Preceptor:
Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing care activities for population served. Delegated specialized tasks may include anything for which training was received in the approved nursing program. In the state of Oklahoma, this does not include tasks/skills which must be performed by a licensed nurse.
Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of the patients, including the assessment of nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect in order to develop, evaluate and modify patient's plan of care.
Develops a realistic, comprehensive patient family education plan, using appropriate resources and methods of instruction and provides patient/family health education and coaching.
Completes accurate and timely documentation (Oklahoma), including, but not limited to, the processing of physician orders, in accordance with policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates delivery of nursing care given by team members based on patient needs and professional judgement.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
Participates in training to understand and perform patient care. (Oklahoma)
Completes competency requirements satisfactorily. (Oklahoma)
Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role. (Oklahoma)
As part of the SSM Health nursing department, 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 care needs of our patients and our patient populations. (Oklahoma)
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. (Oklahoma)
Performs other duties as assigned. (Oklahoma)
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
For Illinois: an official passing score on NCLEX results
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• And
• FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or
• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE
• And
• FUTURE - NCLEX test date within 30 days - Pearson VUE
• And
WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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