What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Recovery Department position at Upland Hills Health?
Position Title: Registered Nurse - Recovery Department
Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus
Role & Department: Registered Nurse in the Surgical Services Department
Hours & Shift: Part-time (.6 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday shifts with on-call responsibilities
Role Responsibilities:
- Ability to plan, direct and/or implement and evaluate the nursing care delivered to patients
- The Recovery Department Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs of the pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative patients; and planning the nursing care to meet these needs
- The Recovery Department RN is responsible to see that the plan of care is carried out through performance and/or leadership of subordinate personnel
- The Registered Nurse may be asked to work alternate shifts at times
- Staffing a shift other than your hired shift is not mandatory, although it is encouraged and appreciated
- The Recovery Department RN may be required to cross-train to another patient care area within the Surgery Department depending on staffing needs
- Primary work responsibilities will include working in the Pre/Post Op area as well as working in the PACU
- Cross–training to other nursing areas is encouraged after competence is established in the primary RN role
Qualifications:
- Candidates should be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Candidates need to be licensed and have a current registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin
- ACLS, PALS, and BLS are required for Recovery Department Registered Nurses
- No specific past clinical experience is required
- Ability to communicate exceptionally well (verbally and written).
- Continued interest in professional growth through attendance of continuing education, in-services, and participation in professional organizations
- Membership in professional organizations preferred
- Certification in practice specialty preferred
- Prior experience using the EPIC medical record system is preferred but not required
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
- Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
- Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
- Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!
Employment Bonus: This position is eligible for “up to a $5,000.00 Employment Bonus” which is prorated based on the FTE. Bonus payments will be made based on the FTE schedule below:
1.0 FTE $5,000
.9 FTE $4,500
.8 FTE $4,000
.7 FTE $3,500
.6 FTE $3,000
.5 FTE $2,500
The Employment Bonus will be paid out at set times during the first 3 years of employment in 6 separate equal installments. Those respective bonus payments will be made at the following periods: after completion of 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, 30 months and a final payment at the 3 year anniversary. This Employment Bonus will be paid for Clinical Dietitian positions who are hired at a .5 FTE employment status or greater. Dietitian must continue to be employed at a .5 FTE status or greater at the time each of the bonus payment to be eligible to receive it.
Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: November 26, 2024
