Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Location: Mauston, Wisconsin

General Information:

• Schedule: Full-time, 72 hours per pay period (three 12-hour shifts per week), 7:00pm to 7:30am.
• Weekend Rotation: Every 4th weekend; weekend shift differential available.
• Holiday Rotation: Paid Holidays.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, professional nursing care to patients, performing assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of patient care. The RN must adapt to changes in patient assignments, status, and unit needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilize the nursing process throughout the patient's hospital stay to ensure individualized care.
• Possess a general understanding of disease processes, treatments, labs, and vital signs, with awareness of potential complications.
• Develop and document individualized patient care plans based on assessment and medical diagnosis.
• Provide independent care in line with unit requirements, physician orders, and hospital policy with minimal supervision.
• Respond to life-threatening situations using nursing standards, policies, and protocols.
• Perform or assist with procedures as outlined in departmental policy.
• Observe and document patient condition changes and notify providers in a timely manner regarding reactions to drugs, treatments, or other significant incidents.
• Administer medications, including IV therapy, with proficiency and avoid medication errors.
• Initiate patient and family education and plan for discharge needs.
• Delegate tasks and collaborate with other health team members based on patient needs.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, following safety precautions and infection control procedures.
• Float to other units as needed and participate in quality improvement activities within the department.

Position Requirements:

• Two-year nursing degree required; four-year degree preferred.
• Must hold and maintain a nursing license. RNs with Compact Licensure must obtain a Wisconsin RN license within 90 days of relocation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 1 month of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 2 years. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is encouraged within 2 years.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
• Comprehensive nursing skills and knowledge of equipment.
• Ability to manage, coordinate, and evaluate care for patients and their families.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and a self-starter mentality.