RN Neuro Med surg Nights

Position: RN Neuro Med surg Full time Nights
** It's more than a career, it's a calling*
* WI-St. Agnes Hospital

** Worker Type:*
* Regular

** Job Highlights:*
* The Neuro Med Surg unit is located on the 5 West wing of the hospital. This unit is 20 beds with an additional 5 bed Rehab unit. They treat a wide range of neurological disorders and diagnoses including Neuro Psych patients, Neuro Surgical cases, general Medical Surgery patients, and cases of Chronic Heart Failure. We are seeking compassionate individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and are ready to be a part of a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

Work Schedule & Holiday Rotation

This is a Full time night shift position working 7:00 p. to 7a

*** May be eligible for a sign on bonus. Shift differentials for nights and weekend apply

Our Mission

Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Our Vision

Peace, hope, and health for every person, family, and community, especially those most in need.

Our Values

Compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and community.

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* Job Summary:

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* Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

** Job Responsibilities and Requirements:*
* 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 or education equivalency for licensing

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.

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