What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Staff position at The Richland Hospital and Clinics?
Join a Team Focused on "Our Patients Above All Else"
The Richland Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical/Surgical Department. If you are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to become part of a team that lives our promise of "Our Patients Above All Else."
Position Details
- Department: Medical/Surgical
- FTE: 0.9
- Shift: Nights
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Weekend and holiday rotation required
Position Summary
The Medical/Surgical Department Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for providing comprehensive, goal-oriented care to patients from infancy through geriatrics, as directed by physician orders.
Responsibilities include age-specific patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, implementation of interventions, and evaluation of treatment outcomes. The RN provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families, including patient education and discharge planning throughout the hospitalization.
The RN collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, prioritize workload, and achieve positive patient outcomes. The RN promotes a cohesive work environment, demonstrates professionalism in all interactions, and maintains competency through ongoing education and evidence-based nursing practice.
Organizational Competencies
The successful candidate will:
- Understand and maintain confidentiality standards in compliance with State and Federal regulations, including HIPAA.
- Adhere to The Richland Hospital Organizational Code of Conduct.
- Actively support The Richland Hospital's 7 Cs of Culture.
- Support The Richland Hospital's mission of caring, educating, and healing within our community.
- Demonstrate our commitment to "Our Patients Above All Else" through compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, respect, and professionalism throughout the organization.
Patient Population Served
The Richland Hospital is committed to delivering quality healthcare services to patients across the lifespan, including:
- Infants
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Geriatric patients
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Core competency is the demonstrated ability to effectively carry out the primary responsibilities listed below:
- Function within the legal framework of State and Federal regulations, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and DNV standards.
- Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Adhere to hospital and department health and safety standards.
- Demonstrate clinical skills and technical competence necessary to perform nursing responsibilities effectively.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate high-quality patient care.
- Assist with staff education and contribute to a positive learning environment.
- Participate actively in quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives.
- Hold self and peers accountable to The Richland Hospital's Behavioral Standards.
- Provide patient and family education to support informed healthcare decisions and successful discharge planning.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and members of the healthcare team.
- Promote safe, quality care consistent with The Richland Hospital's commitment to Our Patients Above All Else.
Qualifications
Education Required
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure Required
- Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) License or qualifying multistate licensure.
Certifications Required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or completion within three (3) months of hire.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or completion within one (1) year of orientation completion.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification or completion within one (1) year of orientation completion.
Why Join The Richland Hospital?
At The Richland Hospital, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home. We value compassion, teamwork, professional growth, and excellence in patient care. Every employee plays a vital role in fulfilling our commitment to our patients, their families, and our community.
Our Patients Above All Else
If you are passionate about making a difference and providing outstanding nursing care, we encourage you to apply today and join our Medical/Surgical team.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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