Registered Nurse (RN)- Med/Surg & Infusion- Full Time- Days

St Croix Health•St. Croix Falls, WI

About The Position

St. Croix Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Med/Surg and Infusion Departments. The position is 0.75 FTE, split between 0.45 FTE in Med/Surg and 0.3 FTE in Infusion. Med/Surg shifts are days, including every third weekend and every third holiday. Infusion shifts are days, Monday through Friday. The RN delivers therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The role includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and evaluating individualized care plans, coordinating treatment and transitions, and supporting safe discharge planning and continuity of care. The RN delegates and supervises care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act and uses clinical judgment and ethical decision-making. The RN applies evidence-based practice, participates in quality improvement and ongoing professional development, and documents care in the electronic medical record. The position also involves patient and family education, communication with healthcare providers and other stakeholders, and support for quality, safety, and patient satisfaction goals.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification.
ONS certification within six months in the role for Infusion Services.
Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze complex information and make sound clinical decisions.
Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Compassionate approach to supporting patients, families, colleagues, and others.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods, stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods, and lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Acute care experience for Med/Surg.
Infusion or acute care services experience for Infusion Services.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive behavioral, physical, physiological, psychosocial, functional, and educational-readiness assessments of patients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and provide evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust individualized care plans, including care transitions and post-discharge needs.
Communicate with patients and families about care processes, diagnoses, treatment options, care plans, and discharge planning.
Deliver safe, competent, ethical, culturally sensitive care in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
Assess patient and family readiness to learn, provide individualized education, and use resources to address learning needs.
Apply clinical standards and protocols to promote quality care and cost-effective use of materials, staff, and technology.
Participate in urgent and emergent care situations and prioritize the safety of patients, families, visitors, and team members.
Practice independently within scope, delegate appropriately, and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants.
Apply infection-control practices and promote hand hygiene.
Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to respond to complex and changing patient-care situations.
Participate in professional development, ongoing education, quality improvement, and information sharing; serve as a mentor and clinical resource to peers.
Document patient assessments, interventions, medications, responses, and treatment changes accurately in the EMR.
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and revise care strategies.
Provide education and support to individuals, families, and groups on health-related topics and contribute to health-promotion initiatives.
Assess patients, families, and communities, including home and work environments when applicable, for health and safety risks.
Report patient status and notable changes to physicians during procedures involving anesthesia.
Evaluate and support the needs of patients’ family members and caregivers.