RN - Long Term Care

Job Description

The registered nurse (RN) focuses on the health and wellness of individuals, families and populations in collaboration with other health care professionals by incorporating evidence-based practice in the management of acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end-of-life care. The RN utilizes the nursing process and aligns practice with organizational policies, professional nursing standards and regulatory practice acts.

You will work closely with geriatric practitioners, physicians and other professional staff in the development and delivery of high quality compassionate care to our residents.

We have full-time, part-time and casual openings – come join us at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s in Wabasha.

We offer a competitive salary plus a full range of benefits including health, dental and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee fitness center, matching retirement account and much more!

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Associate degree in Nursing.

No experience required.

6 months or greater previous experience in nursing.

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses or certifications.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR certification;
Heart Saver, Rescue and Military training network CPR; or the American Red Cross CPR certification (CPR) except Citizen and Animal classes.

• Infant (less than 1 year)
• Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
• Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
• Adult (18 - 64 years)
• Geriatric (65 years & older)

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Exposed to infectious diseases.

• Sitting Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours)
• Walking/Standing Frequently (34‑66% or 5.5 hours)
• Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours)
• Squatting Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours)
• Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours)
• Reaching – Shoulder Level Continually (67‑100% or 8 hours)
• Reaching – Below Shoulder Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours)
• Reaching – Above Shoulder Rarely (1‑5% or .5 hours)
• Repetitive Actions – Pinch Forces Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0‑25
• Repetitive Actions – Grip Forces Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0‑25
• Repetitive Actions – Fine Manipulation Frequently (34‑66% or 5.5 hours)
• Balance – Right Leg Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours)
• Balance – Left Leg Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours)
• Lifting – Other Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0‑25
• Carrying – Short Carry Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0‑25
• Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6‑33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0‑25

Equal Opportunity Employer