Registered Nurse RN, Hospital Sub Acute Unit
Company: Mercyhealth
Location: Janesville
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:* $10,000 sign on bonus!*NIGHT SHIFT* $4.50 pm shift
diff and $6.00 night shift diff* Sub acute unitProvides
compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to
patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing
mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable
shifts, weekends, holiday and/or on-call hours. Performs other
duties as assigned including floating to various units based on
identified needs and clinical competency.Responsibilities:Utilizes
the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with
interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.Performs
assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of
careAdministers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance
with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures,
standards of care, and state laws/practice act as required by care
setting.Ensures all documentation is accurate and comprehensive in
accordance with the established standards of care for documentation
at the system and entity levels.Develops initiates and executes a
patient plan of care according to the patient's individualized
needs, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital policy.
Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and
family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of
understanding.Participates in department or unit performance
improvement activities, which may include shared
governance.Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other
units/departments in support of the patient's longitudinal plan of
care. Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and
others in providing solutionsUtilizes critical thinking in regards
to patient safety and patient experience, manages complex
situations and delegates to other staff appropriately. Escalates to
the appropriate chain of command as needed.Positively influences
the professional and organizational environments and shared
governance.Engages in personal development and supports
system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth
including developing or revising evidence based practice
guidelines.Supports and participates in peer review and peer
feedback opportunities.Participates in the professional nursing
continuumClinic and Ambulatory RN's will maintain timely flow of
patients, in addition to responding to telephone calls and performs
telephone triage of patients.Education and Experience:Graduate of
an accredited nursing program. BSN or upon hire BSN completion
agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program
May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per
department guidelines). If hired prior to 1-1-14 in Winnebago
County and prior to 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry Counties
an ADN only is required.Certification/Licensure:Licensed as an RN
in state of practice Approved BLS certification required within 90
days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS,
NRP)Special Physicial Demands:The Special Physical Demands are
considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without
reasonable accommodations.RN Hospital, RN Home Health and Hospice,
RN Oncology: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee
is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is
frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee
must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.RN Clinic and
Ambulatory RN's: While performing the duties of this Job, the
employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is
frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must
regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, and depth perception.Culture of Excellence
Behavior Expectations:To perform the job successfully, an
individual should demonstrate the following behavior
expectations:Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to
and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and
thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;
Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational
goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and
assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service;
Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security
agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system
wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows
commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence
through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to
other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and
engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback;
Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork,
supports and encourages positive change while giving value to
individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands
fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and
implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and
revenue.
Keywords: Mercyhealth, Janesville , Registered Nurse RN, Hospital Sub Acute Unit, Healthcare , Janesville, Wisconsin
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