What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Med/Surg -Nights- 281694 position at Lighthouse?
Med/Surg RN - Night Shifts Available, 2 Open Positions
- Mauston, WI
- ASAP Start
- Schedule: Full-time, 72 hours per pay period; three, 12 hour shifts per week 7:00pm to 7:30am
- Every 4th weekend Weekend shift differential available
- 2 Open Positions
- $62,000-$93,000/Year
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Two-year degree in nursing required. Four-year degree preferred.
- Must hold and maintain nursing license. RNs with an active Compact Licensure are to obtain a Wisconsin RN license within 90 days of relocation.
- BLS within 1 month of hire, ACLS within 2 years of hire, PALS encouraged within 2 years of hire
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
- Comprehensive nursing skills and general knowledge of equipment.
- Strong skills to manage, coordinate, and evaluate the care and education of patients and family.
- Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use and perpetuate the nursing process throughout the patient's hospitalization. Ensure that patient care is individualized to meet the patient's unique needs and situation.
- General knowledge of disease processes and anticipated treatments, labs, vital signs, and any other potential complications in relation to diagnosis.
- Initiate, develop and document patient plan of care based on patient assessment and medical diagnosis and set priorities for nursing action in accordance with departmental expectations.
- Within the framework of unit requirements, physician orders, and policy and procedures, provide care independently with minimal supervision.
- Respond to life threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of procedures and treatments and have the ability to explain them to patients at their level of understanding.
- Perform or assist with procedures per approved departmental policy and procedure.
- Observe and record significant condition changes or reaction for patients. In a timely manner, notify Provider of change in patient's condition, reaction to drug, treatment, and significant incidents.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Via the electronic medical record (EMR), acknowledge physician's orders by the process of review and verification. Once the order is acknowledged, follow through on order or delegate in a timely fashion.
- Be proficient in medication administration, including IV therapy, as evidenced by lack of medication errors.
- Initiate patient/family education plan and discharge needs according to the individualized needs of the patient/family, as prescribed by provider and/or hospital policy.
- Delegate to and collaborates with other health team members in planning and providing care based on patient needs.
- Learn and maintain skills and equipment competencies as needed.
- Safely care for multiple patients. Maintains a safe environment for patients and uses safety precautions appropriately.
- Demonstrate understanding and utilization of Universal Precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures.
- Ensure proper handling of specimens.
- Float to other units as necessary.
- Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities.
- Attend unit meetings in accordance with unit policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $62,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
Physical Setting:
- Hospital
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- MA RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,000 - $93,000
