Nurse Practitioner

2 months ago


Joplin, Missouri, United States Gundersen Health System Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team at Gundersen Health System. As a RN, Acute Hospital Care Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced acute hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans to promote optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless transitions.
  • Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing procedures, and educating patients and families.
  • Document patient information accurately and thoroughly, using electronic medical records.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices and guidelines in acute care nursing.
Requirements
  • Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Current RN licensure in the state of practice; additional state licenses may be required for certain positions.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • 6 months or greater previous experience in nursing; experience in acute care preferred.
Work Environment

This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. The RN, Acute Hospital Care Specialist will be exposed to infectious diseases and will be required to follow proper infection control protocols.

Physical Demands

The RN, Acute Hospital Care Specialist will be required to sit occasionally, walk/stand frequently, and perform other physical demands as outlined below:

  • Sitting: 6-33% of the workday
  • Walking/Standing: 34-66% of the workday
  • Stooping/Bending: 6-33% of the workday
  • Squatting: 6-33% of the workday
  • Kneeling/Half Kneel: 6-33% of the workday
  • Reaching - Shoulder Level: Continually
  • Reaching - Below Shoulder: Occasionally
  • Reaching - Above Shoulder: Rarely
  • Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces: Occasionally
  • Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces: Occasionally
  • Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation: Frequently
  • Balance - Right Leg: Occasionally
  • Balance - Left Leg: Occasionally
  • Lifting - Other: Occasionally
  • Carrying - Short Carry: Occasionally
  • Push/Pull (Static Force): Occasionally


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