RN - General Medical - No Experience Required

3 weeks ago


La Crosse WI United States Gundersen Health System Full time

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

24

Want to be part of unit that cares for a bit of everything

The 20 bed General Medical Unit provides the ultimate overall experience with everything from short stay observation patients to complex care for extended care of patients.

What you will do:

* 0.6 FTE - 48 hours every two weeks
* 8 hour shifts, rotating day (6:30am-3:00pm) and pm's (2:30pm-11:00pm)
* Every other weekend and holiday
* New nurses or experienced nurses can continue to grow and be challenged providing complex care

What you will need:

* Associate degree in Nursing, Bachelor's degree Nursing preferred
* RN license to work in Wisconsin
* BLS for health care providers

What you will get:

* Department with a strong teamwork model
* Gundersen's generous compensation and benefit package
* Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it's more than our practice. It is who we are.

Job Description:

The registered nurse (RN) focuses on the health and wellness of individuals, families and populations in collaboration with other health care professionals by incorporating evidence-based practice in the management of acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end-of-life care. The RN utilizes the nursing process and aligns practice with organizational policies, professional nursing standards and regulatory practice acts.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Assessment: Systematically and holistically assesses the patient's physiological, emotional, sociocultural, spiritual, and financial status while considering lifestyle preferences and learning needs.

2. Planning: Collaborates with patients, families, and health care professionals to develop a patient-centered plan of care to promote health and optimize wellness.

3. Intervention: Provides competent and innovative patient care and education based on patient complexity, acuity, and nursing judgment within a culture of caring and safety.

4. Documentation: Documents nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and patient/family response.

5. Evaluation: Determines patient's progress toward achieving goal(s), and revises plan of care in collaboration with patient/family as needed.

6. Delegation and Supervision: The RN delegates, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of tasks performed by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) who have the knowledge and skill to perform the task, taking into consideration the following:

* scope of practice


* training


* competence


* population served


* experience


* policies and procedures



7. Leadership: Guides, directs and influences others by participating in activities such as:

* quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research


* shared governance (council structure)


* department-based projects


* continual learning



8. Professional and Organizational Responsibilities:

* Accepts accountability, elicits feedback, clarifies issues and concerns and works toward resolving problems or conflicts.



9. The RN practices in accordance with the Gundersen Health System (GHS) mission, values and strategic plan

10. Practices the values, components and foundation of the GHS Nursing Professional Framework:

* Values: Nursing Skills & Knowledge; Patient & Family Centered Care; Culture of Caring & Safety; Healing Environment


* Components: Nursing Structure; Practice ; Professional Enhancement; Innovation; Reflective Practice


* Foundation: Caritas (Human Caring Theory)



11. Demonstrates effective organizational skills with an ability to prioritize responsibilities efficiently in a rapidly changing work environment

12. Participates and supports education of nursing colleagues and students

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Associate degree in Nursing.

DESIRED

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No experience required.

DESIRED

6 months or greater previous experience in nursing.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:

Infant (less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Balance - Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Balance - Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

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