JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse-Acute functions as a vital member of the healthcare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism self-development, and teamwork. The individual utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families. The Registered Nurse-Hospital is expected to demonstrate excellent clinical, problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills and make decisions consistent with hospital policies, department protocols/guidelines, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
WORK SHIFT
Variable night shift to include every other holiday and every third weekend.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Diploma or degree in nursing.
Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: Two years’ hospital nursing experience.
Those inpatient facilities participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Portfolio (CNAP) clinical ladder, refer to program documents for eligibility to advance/maintain CNAP level.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required:
Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of employment. Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).Preferred/Optional:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
Marshfield Medical Center
5 West-Rehab
Registered Nurse-Hospital
DEPARTMENT/UNIT DESCRIPTION
The 13-bed Rehabilitation Center provides professional nursing and rehabilitation care to patients with physical and cognitive deficits as a result of disease process or injury.
Services Provided/Patient Conditions:
These include, but are not limited to: stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury (traumatic/non-traumatic), multiple trauma, amputation, post-arthroplasty, neurological conditions and other neurological, orthopedic and medical conditions resulting in functional deficits impairing independence.
Staffing Mix:
Staffing is provided 24 hours per day by nursing personnel (RN's, CNA's, HUC's). Therapy services are provided Monday through Saturday, with limited availability on Sunday. Therapy services include physical, occupational, recreational, and speech therapy. The interdisciplinary staff of the Rehabilitation Center is devoted to providing rehabilitative care and education to patients and their support systems.
Patient Population:
The patient population is <1% adolescent (13-19), 4% early adult (20-29), 5% young adult (30-44), 33% middle adult (45-65), and 58% (>65) geriatric adult. Cultural needs are assessed and considered for Native American, African American, Hmong, Amish/Mennonite, and Hispanic patients which account for less than 2% of the total patient population.
Frequent Procedures:
Procedures performed frequently include:
Medication administrationNutritional management and supportResidual limb careBowel and bladder managementAssistance with mobilityActivities of Daily LivingCommunicationWound & Skin careEducation for the patient and support system specific to adaptive techniques/equipment, medication and diagnoses remains an integral component of the Rehabilitation process.
Less Frequent Procedures:
Less frequent procedures include blood administration and suctioning.
SERVICE LINE/DEPARTMENT LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated within the system job description. The items noted below are in addition to the minimum qualifications.
Minimum Required:
Per RN Job DescriptionPreferred/Optional:
Certified Rehab Registered NurseMarshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.