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Medical Surgical Nurse

2 months ago


La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States Gundersen Health System Full time

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medical Surgical department at Gundersen Health System is responsible for providing high-quality patient care to individuals, families, and populations in a collaborative environment. The RN utilizes evidence-based practice to manage acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end-of-life care, while aligning practice with organizational policies, professional nursing standards, and regulatory practice acts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' physiological, emotional, sociocultural, spiritual, and financial status, considering lifestyle preferences and learning needs.
  • Develop patient-centered plans of care to promote health and optimize wellness, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Provide competent and innovative patient care and education based on patient complexity, acuity, and nursing judgment, within a culture of caring and safety.
  • Document nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and patient/family response.
  • Evaluate patient progress toward achieving goals and revise plans of care in collaboration with patients/families as needed.
  • Delegate, supervise, and evaluate the effectiveness of tasks performed by LPNs or UAPs, considering scope of practice, training, competence, population served, experience, policies, and procedures.
  • Lead, direct, and influence others through participation in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, research, shared governance, department-based projects, and continual learning.
  • Accept accountability, elicit feedback, clarify issues and concerns, and work toward resolving problems or conflicts.
  • Practice in accordance with Gundersen Health System's mission, values, and strategic plan.
  • Demonstrate effective organizational skills, prioritizing responsibilities efficiently in a rapidly changing work environment.
  • Adhere to regular and predictable attendance.
  • Interact, engage with, and care for patients.
  • Ensure patient safety.
  • Participate and support 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 years, Adolescent years, Adult 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-% 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

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