Registered Nurse Full-time Nights
About The Position
Watertown Regional Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Med/Surg team. This role involves providing safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process in an acute care hospital setting. The RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with professional nursing standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. The hospital is an award-winning acute-care facility in southeastern Wisconsin known for its high-quality care and numerous accreditations and certifications.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required
- Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policy
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required per facility policy
- Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning
- Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity
- Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Specialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred
- Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
- Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care.
- Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders.
- Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately.
- Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support.
- Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals.
- Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
- Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols.
- Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff.
Benefits
- $15,000 Sign On Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
