Acute Care Float RN - 0.6FTE - Nights

LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Osceola, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Float RN delivers patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, maintaining accountability for their own practice. The RN provides care, participates in patient and family teaching, and works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-care personnel to maintain professional nursing standards in acute care. The role may also delegate and direct other nursing personnel in accordance with their experience and expertise. The RN provides direct care in assigned departments according to staffing needs, patient acuity, and demonstrated competencies, floating among Med/Surg, ED, and OB as trained and qualified. The role supports staffing needs and changing organizational demands while maintaining department-specific competencies, certifications, and knowledge. The tentative schedule is 8-hour shifts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., with every-third-weekend rotation and two holidays per year. OMC seeks team members who demonstrate teamwork, honesty and integrity, compassion, respect, and commitment to quality. Successful candidates treat others with dignity, take ownership of their actions, adapt positively to change, and contribute to a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Wisconsin RN license in good standing.
At least two years of RN experience or equivalent.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNCC or similar trauma certification, or willingness to obtain them within six months of employment.
Meet OMC health requirements.
Demonstrate flexibility in assignments and support departments within the RN's scope of practice and demonstrated competencies.
Knowledge of current nursing practices and technical skills, including basic patient-care equipment and supplies.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and body systems; assess multiple systems; develop and implement plans of care; provide education; and evaluate outcomes.
Knowledge of infection-control practices and their relationship to patient-care outcomes.
Accuracy and attention to detail in performing job duties.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide age-appropriate and culturally appropriate care.
Ability to perform essential functions of a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in assigned departments based on staffing needs, patient acuity, and demonstrated competencies.
Float among designated clinical areas, including Med/Surg, ED, and OB, as trained and qualified.
Assist with staffing shortages due to sick calls, PTO, unexpected vacancies, and increased patient-care demands.
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments; administer medications and treatments; and accurately document care in the electronic medical record.
Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and promptly communicate with the healthcare team.
Support admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient throughput.
Collaborate with nursing leadership and the initiative supervisor to prioritize assignments and respond to organizational needs.
Maintain required competencies, certifications, and knowledge specific to assigned clinical departments.
Follow OMC policies, evidence-based standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Meet and exceed customer-service standards in interactions with patients, visitors, hospital employees, and medical staff.
Communicate patient status and the plan of care with patients and their families.
Attend staff meetings and mandatory education.
Independently maintain appropriate licenses and certifications.
Participate effectively in the interdisciplinary care team and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and coworkers.
Accurately transcribe and carry out physician orders as soon as possible.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and OMC policy.
Provide age-appropriate and culturally appropriate care.
Participate in the orientation process for new staff.
Delegate and provide direction to other nursing personnel in accordance with their experience and expertise.