Med/Surg RN- .6 FTE Days

LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Osceola, WI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing along with Wisconsin State Statutes: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources. The RN must possess excellent communication skills; be enthusiastic about mentoring and teaching; and participate on committees or projects.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
Licensed in the state of Wisconsin and in good standing
Active BLS
Active ACLS or required to obtain within 6 months of hire
Knowledge of current nursing practices and technical skills
Provide age appropriate and culturally appropriate care
Skilled in use of basic patient care equipment and supplies
Demonstrate and maintain required competencies
Administer medications as required by WI State Nursing guidelines
Maintain timely and accurate documentation via facility policy and procedure
Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to patient care outcomes
Accuracy and attention to detail in performing all job duties
Assess multiple systems, develop plans of care, provide intervention and education, and assess outcomes of patient care
Ensure that all orders are carried out timely
Delegate to appropriate care team members
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members and team members across the organization
Timely reporting of any safety events and near miss events
Communicate clearly and respectfully
Participate in department or organization quality improvement projects
Participate in the orientation process of new staff

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing care in accordance with Nurse Practice acts.
Follows the Standards of Nursing Care as well as the Nursing Process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while delivering high quality patient care.
Performs and documents, timely and accurate patient assessments as outlined in Nursing Standards of Care
Provides and documents patient care as outlined in the Nursing Standards of Care
Plans, implements, and documents a focused care plan with goals for each patient.
Evaluates patient progress toward goals.
Participates in the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Implements and completes clinician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Demonstrates quality by administering medications based on nursing standards and OMC policy.
Continually strives to exceed patient experience standards in all interactions with customers, which includes patients, visitors, organization team members, and medical staff
Demonstrates a team/collaborative approach with colleagues.
Helps and supports co-workers and clinicians.
Helps and supports patients and their families.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
Anticipates patient needs.
Prioritizes patient care based on individual, departmental, and overall hospital patient needs.
Initiates appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
Communicates effectively.
Personal accountability to stay up to date on all communication.
Communicates accurate, concise end of shift patient report.
Communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team.
Communicates patient status and plan of care with patients and their family.