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Schedule Weekly Hours: 36
If Critical Care is your long-term goal - let us prepare you for a successful career in that specialty!
We are looking for new grads to accelerate their progression to a high-acuity department through our innovative orientation program. These positions will have orientation in specific departments that will assist in preparation for your career in the ICU/Critical Care. Your professional development nurses will support you along the way and help you grow your professional practice to ensure you have a successful career in your chosen specialty.
Our Level II Trauma Intensive Care/Critical Care unit is a fast-paced, 20-bed unit that provides patient- and family-centered care for a variety of high-acuity patients including post-cardiothoracic surgery, neurovascular interventions, ventilated patients, traumas, continuous renal replacement therapy, post-cardiac arrest care, and more.
Position Details:
- Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)
- 12-hour Day/Night rotation, every third weekend/holiday
- There may be varied schedules depending on the orientation unit
- Prior Hospital or EMS experience preferred
- Enjoy an attractive hourly rate of $37.08/hr as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials
What You'll Need:
- Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing
- RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire
- Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
What You'll Get:
- Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
- A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally
- Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work
- Have your voice heard through our Nursing Shared Governance Councils
- A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA)
- Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
- Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities
- Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, and more!
We're healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Join our mission in changing healthcare as a Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse.
About Gundersen Health System:
Gundersen Health System is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota.
Job Description:
The registered nurse (RN) focuses on the health and wellness of individuals, families and populations in collaboration with other health care professionals by incorporating evidence-based practice in the management of acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end-of-life care.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assessment: Systematically and holistically assesses the patient's physiological, emotional, sociocultural, spiritual, and financial status.
- Planning: Collaborates with patients, families, and health care professionals to develop a patient-centered plan of care.
- Intervention: Provides competent and innovative patient care and education.
- Documentation: Documents nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and patient/family response.
- Evaluation: Determines patient's progress toward achieving goal(s), and revises plan of care as needed.
- Delegation and Supervision: The RN delegates, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of tasks performed by LPNs or UAPs.
- Leadership: Guides, directs and influences others in quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research.
- Professional and Organizational Responsibilities: Accepts accountability and works toward resolving problems or conflicts.
- The RN practices in accordance with the Gundersen Health System (GHS) mission, values and strategic plan.
- Practices the values, components and foundation of the GHS Nursing Professional Framework.
- Demonstrates effective organizational skills with an ability to prioritize responsibilities efficiently.
- Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
- Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
- Ensures patient safety.
- Participates and supports education of nursing colleagues and students.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED: Associate degree in Nursing.
DESIRED: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Work Experience:
REQUIRED: No experience required.
DESIRED: 6 months or greater previous experience in nursing.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED: Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of practice.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year), Pediatric (1 - 12 years), Adolescent (13 - 17 years), Adult (18 - 64 years), Geriatric (65 years & older).
OSHA Category: Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions: Exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally, Walking/Standing Frequently, Stooping/Bending Occasionally, Squatting Occasionally, Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally, Reaching - Shoulder Level Continually, Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally, Lifting - Other Occasionally.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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