Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg - Part Time - Nights

Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the professional nursing functions of supporting, planning, directing, communicating, and evaluating direct patient care for all age spans and for providing an environment of unsurpassed service. This position will demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contribute to nursing assessment and the development of a nursing care plan, and participate in the evaluation of nursing care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide skilled patient care

• Conduct comprehensive and systematic assessment of patients’ behavioral, physical, physiological, and psychosocial health using interviews, observations, and physical exams. 
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinate care transitions across the continuum while adhering to established standards and outcomes.
• Provide clear, timely communication to patient and families regarding expected care processes and discharge planning to support optimal outcomes. 
• Evaluate patient responses to care plans and adjust interventions accordingly, incorporating post-discharge needs in coordination with the care team. 
• Deliver safe, competent, and ethical care in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring care is culturally sensitive, patient-focused, and evidence-based. 
• Maintain accountability for managing individualized nursing care, ensuring a holistic approach to both patient and family needs. 
• Assess patient and family readiness to learn, providing individualized education and utilizing available resources to meet specific learning needs. 
• Apply clinical standards and protocols to enhance care quality and promote cost-effective use of materials, staff, and technology. 
• Actively participate in urgent and emergent care situations, providing support and intervention as appropriate. 
• Prioritize and advocate for safety of patients, families, visitors, and team members. 
• Function independently within scope of practice and delegate appropriately, ensuring quality outcomes through collaborative practice. 
• Contribute to unit-based patient satisfaction goals and supports the organization’s strategic priorities. 

2. Demonstrate personal and professional growth and competent nursing practice

• Apply knowledge of infection control practices and their direct impact on patient care outcomes.
• Promote and consistently adheres to best practice in hand hygiene.
• Utilize critical thinking and sound clinical judgement to guide decision-making in complex patient care situations.
• Integrate clinical knowledge into practice by appropriately responding to varying clinical situations. 
• Engage in professional development through ongoing education, quality improvement initiatives, and information sharing. Serve as a mentor and clinical resource to peers.

3. Accurate documentation in EMR

• Document data related to patients’ care, including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.

4. Communicate with internal and external customers

• Communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, manage and evaluate individualized patient treatment plans.
• Partner with physicians and other healthcare providers to assess, plan, implement, and revise patient care strategies.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants, ensuring quality and compliance with care standards. 
• Provide education and support to individuals, families, and groups on topics such as disease prevention, wellness, and childbirth, while contributing to the development of health promotion initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, families, and communities, including evaluation of home and work environments (role specific) to identify potential health or safety risks.
• Report patient status and any notable changes to the physician during procedures involving anesthesia.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans.
• Evaluate and support the needs of patients’ family members and caregivers to promote holistic, patient-centered care. 

* While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Requirements

 Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Licensure:

• Current WI Registered Nurse required

Certifications:

• BLS required at time of hire

Experience:

• Prior acute care experience preferred

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Excellent communication and listening skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities 
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. 
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. 
• Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times