Registered Nurse - Med Surg

• POSITION PURPOSE

  • Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patients physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patients care plan; and evaluation of the patients response to that care. Complies with all established standards and practices.

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

  • Associate Degree:
    Nursing

• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Entry Level

• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

  • Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

  • The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.

• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list. Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy.

  • Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice.

  • Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established time frames.

  • Administers medications, IVs and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.

  • Coordinates patient teaching.

  • Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.

  • Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.

  • Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.

  • Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.

  • Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.

  • Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.

  • Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested.

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