RN Med Surg
Company: SSM Health
Location: Janesville
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established
policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing
practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for
the patient, family, and significant other(s) by systematically
evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with
the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the
development of the care plan unique to the patient---s care needs.
Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care,
collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate
nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine
the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient
outcomes. Develops assessment and management strategies based on a
consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social,
economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure
dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health
problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of actual or
potential illness and each patient---s physical, functional,
cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational,
and leisure status. Utilizes leadership skills by coordinating and
collaborating with the patient, family, significant other(s),
communities, and members of the inter-professional team in
assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing
care, and evaluating outcomes. Utilizes effective communication to
participate with the patient, family, significant other(s), and
other health care providers in collaborative decision making that
reflects the understanding that care should be culturally
sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and
humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.
Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about
measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote
comfort. Fosters a healthy work environment within the practice
setting and profession by serving as a mentor and role model for
nursing colleagues, students, and others. Applies the existing body
of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care
to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is
delivered based on patient---s age-specific needs and clinical
needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. Works in a
constant state of alertness and safe manner. May perform point of
care testing according to policies and procedures. Performs other
duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of
nursing EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral
communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent
lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent
use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or
less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish
colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent
use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body
sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional
bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and
repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running. Work Schedule 7:00pm to 7:00am, every
3rd weekend / holiday
Keywords: SSM Health, Janesville , RN Med Surg, Healthcare , Janesville, Wisconsin
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