Registered Nurse (RN) - Oconomowoc Med/Surg 0.8 FTE (Nights)

ProHealth Care•Oconomowoc, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

ProHealth Care is seeking a compassionate, professional Registered Nurse to join the medical, surgical, and orthopedic unit at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. The second-floor unit includes a 24-bed Orthopedic Center for Excellence focused on total hip, shoulder, and knee replacements and orthopedic fractures, as well as a small medical patient population. The three south unit has 11 beds for medical and general surgical patients, including patients with sepsis, cardiac conditions, stroke, renal conditions, CHF, COPD, respiratory illnesses, appendectomies, small bowel obstructions, and other surgical needs. Patient care may involve telemetry monitoring, continuous medication infusions, wounds, and various tubes and drains. The unit has approximately 60 staff members, including experienced and newer CNAs, RNs, and unit clerks, and is supported by a Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator, and Operations Coordinator. The team uses staff-led Shared Governance, patient-outcome-focused teams such as Falls and Skin Integrity, and an engaged interdisciplinary approach to continually improve care. New team members receive a structured orientation. The position offers an engaging, community-focused culture and opportunities for professional career growth. The clinical nurse integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical experience to care for patients and families using a deliberate, systematic approach. Nurses demonstrate mastery of most technical skills and provide professional nursing care with a growing focus on patients and families. They also supervise and direct delegated nursing acts in accordance with the supervised person's education and demonstrated abilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain it at the time of hire.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or ability to obtain it during orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients and families in clinical areas or campuses as required by staffing matrices.
Integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical experience and use a deliberate, systematic approach to patient care.
Recognize patterns in patient responses in recurrent clinical situations and apply technical nursing skills.
Supervise and direct delegated nursing acts consistent with the supervised person's educational preparation and demonstrated abilities.
Contribute to an interdisciplinary, patient-focused care environment and ongoing improvement of care.