Registered Nurse- Acute; Med​/Surg

Position: Registered Nurse- Acute (Med/Surg)

Job Title
Registered Nurse
- Acute (Med/Surg)

Cost Center
BDHos-Med-Surg Nursing

Scheduled Weekly Hours
36

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
12-hour night shifts, variable days (United States of America)

Job Description
May be eligible for a sign‑on bonus*

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive patient care.
• Works independently within scope of practice to provide safe, optimal patient care.
• Promotes a positive work environment and supports and/or leads change initiatives within the department and organization.
• Performs specialized or department‑specific nursing functions as educationally prepared to provide safe and efficient patient care.
• Completes documentation required for patient care in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Assesses and addresses patient education needs to promote patient self‑management upon discharge.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, staff, physicians, and employees of other agencies to create a positive customer service atmosphere.
• Demonstrates positive problem solving and conflict resolution at intradepartmental and interdepartmental levels to promote effective communication with staff members.
• Maintains awareness of current quality and safety measures on the unit and follows guidelines or reporting measures to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provides appropriate support to team members assigned to the patient and delegates responsibilities to team members within their scope of practice and competency level to address the needs of the patient in an efficient and patient‑centric manner.
• Collaborates with other staff to organize the daily workload, prioritize care, and respond to patient crises and emergencies to assure quality patient care and improvement in the care processes.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures and individualizes them to meet patient needs to maintain compliance with organizational, state and federal policy and to maintain patient satisfaction.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

Additional Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Certifications/Licenses

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 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.

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.

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