Inpatient Registered Nurse RN

Surgery Partners, Inc•Altoona, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Unit delivers patient-centered nursing care to post-surgical and medical-surgical patients. The RN assesses, plans, and coordinates care; promotes recovery and patient safety; and collaborates with the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes. The role includes educating patients and families about post-operative care, coordinating discharge planning, and contributing to unit quality improvement initiatives. The position is .9 FTE, working 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts. The RN participates in the department’s on-call rotation and may be cross-trained and assigned to other nursing departments within the hospital.

Requirements

Demonstrate eligibility for employment in the United States.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin.
BLS certification upon hire.
Obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.
Possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging system.
Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation standards, HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws, and patient rights.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy, basic computer proficiency, and ability to meet customer service standards.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritize tasks by urgency and importance, and continue learning about job-related trends, policies, and technologies.
Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in a hospital medical/surgical setting.
Previous experience in a recovery room, ambulatory care, critical care, or general nursing.

Responsibilities

Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs and provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care.
Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance and protect the confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and the organization.
Assess patient health problems and needs; develop, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Provide direct patient care, including administering prescribed medications and treatments.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, medications, treatment, post-surgical care, and discharge instructions.
Operate and monitor medical equipment relevant to patient care.
Follow infection control protocols and safety standards.
Record patient care information promptly, concisely, accurately, and completely.
Respond to emergencies using appropriate interventions.
Promptly report and document unusual events, safety concerns, and incidents according to organizational policies and procedures.
Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins and operational needs to support continuous patient care and coverage.
Collaborate with other disciplines to determine plans of care and create discharge plans.
Perform and document point-of-care testing according to established protocols, ensuring accuracy, quality control compliance, and timely communication of results.
Initiate a pre-procedural “Time Out” in compliance with Universal Protocol to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errors.
Perform procedures accurately, completely, and safely according to established policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Conduct thorough and accurate patient hand-offs, providing complete and timely information to ensure continuity and safety of care.
Participate in RN professional development, which may include education, preceptor, and charge responsibilities.
Use the organization’s secure messaging platform according to departmental protocols, including timely receipt of and responses to communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.
When cross-trained and assigned to another nursing department, carry out the essential functions of the assigned role.