Registered Nurse - Inpatient Care

HealthPartners•Hudson, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Care Registered Nurse uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—in an orderly, systematic approach to meet the changing needs of patients across the life span. The role follows the Relationship Based Care nursing model and applicable nursing standards, patient-care standards, and Hudson Hospital policies and procedures. The nurse provides and coordinates patient care, educates patients and families, collaborates with the care team, and supports safe, effective care for patients of all ages. The position is 0.6 FTE on the overnight shift and includes every third weekend. The nurse may float to other nursing areas as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current Wisconsin nursing license.
Current BLS certification at hire or start date through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Maintain required certifications and assigned departmental education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide quality care to patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatrics.
Follow the Relationship Based Care nursing model, nursing standards of practice, patient-care standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
Administer medications appropriately for each patient’s age and clinical condition, follow medication and narcotics-control procedures, and document medications and nursing care accurately and promptly.
Follow safety and infection-control standards in patient care.
Obtain required consents and ensure records are signed and legally complete.
Perform head-to-toe assessments and policy-required reassessments; revise and evaluate plans of care based on patient responses and treatment effectiveness.
Inform, clarify, and educate patients and families; develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluate their effectiveness, including family participation as appropriate.
Assess and reassess pain, implement pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Communicate clearly with the Nurse Manager, charge nurse, coworkers, and physicians; consult other departments as appropriate to support interdisciplinary care.
Assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
Coordinate patient care and provide work direction to LPNs, CNAs, and HUCs on the assigned unit in coordination with the charge nurse.
Serve as a consultant to other RNs and provide leadership in the absence of a nursing supervisor; work in coordination with the charge nurse.
Document patient care effectively and promptly, incorporate regulatory requirements and National Patient Safety Goals into practice, maintain confidentiality, and advocate for patients.
Participate in department meetings, skills fairs, and mandatory education; identify and pursue continuing education needs and maintain required certifications and assigned departmental education.
Maintain dependable attendance and work habits, a positive attitude toward coworkers, patients, and visitors, and adapt to changes in routines and procedures during scheduled shifts.
Initiate or attend patient-care conferences and coordinate interdepartmental and community resources when applicable.
Float to other nursing areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned.