RN - Med/Surg

Description
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Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description has incorporated essential functions which are adapted from the ANA Nursing: Product and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010).
-Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry to address learning and personal growth needs.
-Identifies learning needs based on nursing knowledge, the various roles the nurse may assume, and the changing needs of the population.
-Participates in formal or informal consultations to address issues in nursing practice as an application of education and a knowledge base.
-Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
-Contributes to a work environment conducive to the education of healthcare professionals.
-Acquires knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialty area, practice setting, role, or situation which includes specialty certification.
The registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
-Promotes a practice environment that reduces environmental health risks for workers and patients.
-Assesses the practice environment for factors such as sound, odor, noise, and light that threaten health.
-Advocates for the judicious and appropriate use of products in health care.
-Communicates environmental health risks and exposure reduction strategies to patients, families, colleagues, and communities.
-Utilizes scientific evidence to determine if a product or treatment is an environmental threat.
-Participates in strategies to promote healthy communities.
-The registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
-Assesses her or his own communication skills in encounters with patients, families, and colleagues.
-Seeks continuous improvement in communication and conflict resolution skills.
-Conveys information to patients, families, the interprofessional team, and others in communication formats that promote accuracy.
-Questions the rationale supporting care processes and decisions when they do not appear to be in the best interest of the patient.
-Discloses observations or concerns related to hazards and errors in care or practice environment to the appropriate level.
-Maintains communication with other providers to minimize risks associated with transfers and transition in care delivery.
-Contributes her or his professional perspective in discussions with the interprofessional team.
-The registered nurse collaborates with patients, families, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
-Partners with others to effect change and produce positive outcomes through the sharing of knowledge of the patient and/or situation.
-Promotes conflict management and engagement.
-Participates in building consensus or resolving conflict in the context of patient care.
-Applies group process and negotiation techniques with patients and colleagues.
-Adheres to standards and applicable codes of conduct that govern behavior among peers and colleagues to create a work environment that promotes cooperation, respect, and trust.
-Engages in teamwork and team-building process.
-Prepared, eligible, and enthusiastic to precept professional colleagues, as appropriate.

Skills
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Required Skills & Experience:
-Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A
Required
REGISTERED NURSE
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
PATIENT CARE
RN

Additional
NURSING LICENSE
RN-

Education
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Required Education:
-Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
-Upon hire any non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed registered nurse experience will be required to enroll in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program.
-Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire and the degree program must be completed within 5 years of enrollment, or 6 years if program is MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursing.
Preferred Education:
-Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).
-American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA-approved equivalent is required.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

Certifications & Licenses
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BLS
Nursing License

Languages
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English( Speak, Read, Write )

Minimum Degree Required
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Completed High School (Diploma or GED)