Registered Nurse - Acute/Medical

Sanford Health • Marshfield, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse-Acute functions as a vital member of the healthcare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism self-development, and teamwork. The individual utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families. The Registered Nurse-Hospital is expected to demonstrate excellent clinical, problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills and make decisions consistent with hospital policies, department protocols/guidelines, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.

Marshfield Medical Center 6 North- Acute Medical Registered Nurse-Hospital
DEPARTMENT/UNIT DESCRIPTION 6 North is a 28-bed, private room, patient care unit within the department of Adult Medical Services. The unit provides inpatient-nursing care to patients utilizing a Synergy Model of Care. Patient can be admitted with a variety of medical related diagnoses. Services Provided/Patient Conditions: These patients include but are not limited to: Chest Pain and other stable cardiac issues: Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, Atrial fibrillation Myocardial Infarction Pulmonary Emboli/Deep Vein Thrombosis Renal: Dialysis Gastro-Intestinal Non-surgical: Abdominal pain, Nausea/Vomiting, Gastrointestinal bleeding Respiratory/Pulmonary: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pneumonia, Dyspnea Neuro/Stroke: Mental status changes, Weakness, Dementia Wounds Sepsis Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Pain Management Staffing Mix: Patient care on 6 North is accomplished by 24/7 staffing through a combination of nursing personnel that include RN’s, Nurse Techs and CNA’s. Direct caregiver skill mix is determined each shift through established guidelines provided to the charge nurses by unit management through a shift management tool. Fluctuations in daily staffing models may vary from shift to shift or day to day due to acuity of patients and availability of staff. Additionally, therapy services are provided to patients through Physical, Occupational, and Respiratory Therapy services. Operational support is provided to the department from Health Unit Coordinators and Decentralized Transport. Patient Population: The patient population on 6 North is approximately 4% early adult (20-29 years), 10% young adult (30-44 years), 20% middle adult (45-65 years) and 60% geriatric adult (>65 years). Cultural needs are considered for Native Americans, Hmong, Amish/Mennonite, and Hispanic patients who account 1% of our total patient population. Interpretative Services are available to nursing staff as needed. Frequent Procedures: 6 North staff is dedicated to providing nursing care and education to their patients and families. Clinical procedures performed frequently on the unit include: Antibiotic therapy Blood product administration Anticoagulation therapy IV Drips: Heparin, Diltiazem, and Nitroglycerin Management of venous access devices: PIV, Central Line,PICC lines, Hickman catheters Chest Tube Management Trach Management Management of drains Insertion and care of feeding tubes Monitoring and management of oxygen therapy modalities Wound/dressing care including wound vac’s, Complex pain management Equipment used: Department-specific equipment/skills most frequently seen on 6 North include: Neuro Checks O2 saturation monitor IVAC – IV pumps PCA pumps Telemetry monitor Tube feeding pumps Sequential TEDS/foot pumps Oxygen delivery equipment Bladder scanner EZ lift/stand Ceiling/Hoyer lifts Blood Glucose machines Oxygen delivery equipment (including bipap/cpap)

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in nursing.
• Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of employment.
• Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
• Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Two years’ hospital nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
• Medical Surgical Nursing Certification or Progressive Care Certification

Responsibilities

• The individual utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
• The Registered Nurse-Hospital is expected to demonstrate excellent clinical, problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills and make decisions consistent with hospital policies, department protocols/guidelines, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
• Providing nursing care and education to their patients and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees