Schedule Weekly Hours:
36
Full-time RN position in the Orthopedic Surgery Clinic in La Crosse, Wisconsin
72 hours per pay period; 0.9 FTE.
Some travel to Minnesota to provide outreach services is likely. Therefore, RN must be willing to obtain MN RN licensure after hire date.
Typical hours are between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Previous RN experience in the orthopedic specialty is preferred. RN’s in this department perform telephone triage, assess and care for surgical wounds, provide pre- and post-operative patient education and assist medical and support staff as needed.
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. The RN utilizes the nursing process and aligns practice with organizational policies, professional nursing standards and regulatory practice acts.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Assessment: Systematically and holistically assesses the patient’s physiological, emotional, sociocultural, spiritual, and financial status while considering lifestyle preferences and learning needs.
2. Planning: Collaborates with patients, families, and health care professionals to develop a patient-centered plan of care to promote health and optimize wellness.
3. Intervention: Provides competent and innovative patient care and education based on patient complexity, acuity, and nursing judgment within a culture of caring and safety.
4. Documentation: Documents nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and patient/family response.
5. Evaluation: Determines patient’s progress toward achieving goal(s), and revises plan of care in collaboration with patient/family as needed.
6. Delegation and Supervision: The RN delegates, supervises, and evaluates the effectiveness of tasks performed by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) who have the knowledge and skill to perform the task taking into consideration the following:
- scope of practice
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training
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competence
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population served
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experience
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policies and procedures
7. Leadership: Guides, directs and influences others by participating in activities such as:
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quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research
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shared governance (council structure)
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department-based projects
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continual learning
8. Professional and Organizational Responsibilities: Accepts accountability, elicits feedback, clarifies issues and concerns and works toward resolving problems or conflicts.
The RN practices in accordance with:
The Gundersen Health System (GHS) mission, values and strategic plan
The values, components and foundation of the GHS Nursing Professional Framework:
- Values: Nursing Skills & Knowledge; Patient & Family Centered Care; Culture of Caring & Safety; Healing Environment
- Components: Nursing Structure; Practice ; Professional Enhancement; Innovation; Reflective Practice
- Foundation: Caritas (Human Caring Theory)
He/she demonstrates effective organizational skills with an ability to prioritize responsibilities efficiently in a rapidly changing work environment
Participates and supports education of nursing colleagues and students
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Associate degree in Nursing. Registered nurses without a baccalaureate degree will be required to get a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within six years of hire date.
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 minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR certification; Heart Saver, Rescue and Military training network CPR; or the American Red Cross CPR certification (CPR) except Citizen and Animal classes
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)
Unit/Department Specific
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 Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Walking/Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching – Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching – Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching – Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions – Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions – Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions – Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Balance – Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Balance – Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Lifting – Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying – Short Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267
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