Registered Nurse - Inpatient Care

HealthPartners•Hudson, WI

2d•$43 - $69

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 position follows the Relationship Based Care nursing model and applicable nursing standards, patient-care standards, and Hudson Hospital policies and procedures. The nurse provides care for patients of all ages, coordinates patient care and contributes to interdisciplinary care, and may float to other nursing areas as needed. The schedule is 0.60 FTE (24 hours per week), with a day/night rotation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current Wisconsin nursing license.
Current BLS certification at time of hire or start date through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide quality care for patients of all ages, from neonates through older adults.
Follow nursing standards of practice, patient-care standards, hospital policies and procedures, and the Relationship Based Care nursing model.
Administer medications appropriately based on patient age and condition; follow medication-administration and narcotics-control procedures, document care and medications accurately and promptly, and comply with related policies.
Follow safety and infection-control standards and incorporate regulatory requirements and National Patient Safety Goals into care.
Obtain required consents and ensure records are signed and legally complete.
Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassess patients according to policy; revise and evaluate plans of care based on patient response and treatment effectiveness.
Assess and reassess pain, implement pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Inform, clarify, and educate patients and families; develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluate their effectiveness.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with the Nurse Manager, charge nurse, coworkers, and physicians, and consult other departments 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 resource and consultant to other RNs and provide leadership in the absence of the nursing supervisor, in coordination with the charge nurse.
Maintain patient confidentiality and act as a patient advocate.
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, and adaptability to changes in routines and procedures during the scheduled shift.
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.