What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN –Float (Weekend Package) position at Southwest Health?
Posting Date
March 14, 2025
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Fulfillment of licensure of the State of Wisconsin for an RN, and be legally eligible to practice in the state of Wisconsin.
- Knowledge of and understands the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act and RN Scope of Practice
- Basic computer skills and of specialized equipment used within the department
Work HoursWe are seeking a part-time RN Float to work a weekend package (every sixth weekend off). Saturdays and Sundays (5:00am-5:30pm)
Job Summary
The RN Float provides nursing care and service in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, current laws and regulations and under the direction of medical staff in the Emergency Department, Birth Center and Med/Surg Departments. Follows the individualized plan of care for each patient in order to achieve the highest practicable level of physical and mental well-being for each patient in compliance with current nursing standards of care and practice and medical standards of care, federal, state regulations, and Southwest Health policy and procedure. Utilizes the nursing process in the execution of general nursing procedures in the maintenance of health, prevention of illness or care of the ill through the performance of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Contact Information
Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-4796
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015
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Benefits
Southwest Health is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility.
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