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Gundersen Health System is seeking a fulltime RN to join our highly committed and driven Surgical team.

What You'll Do:

As a Level 2 Trauma Center, the Surgery department is a fast-paced unit with 19 state-of-the-art operating rooms and 2 labor and delivery suites with cutting-edge surgical equipment. We provide a wide range of surgical procedures, including robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgeries to populations ranging from neonates to adults. RNs circulate and may scrub for surgeries while caring for patients one-on-one being their advocate and anticipating their needs during the surgery. The multidisciplinary team includes RNs, surgeons, anesthesia staff, surgical technologists, and surgical assistants.

Position Details for the Surgery team:

• Fulltime - 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)

• Primarily 9-hour Day shifts (6:15a-3:45p). Some PM shifts, could be as many as two to four PM shifts within a 6-week scheduling period. Occasional night or weekend shifts as needed per unit need (cover PTO, FMLA, or vacations)

• On-call may be one to two times per week with one to two single weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period. Call schedules can fluctuate due to team numbers/circumstances.

• Holiday Rotation: 1-2 holidays per year

• Starting pay of $36/hr and up (based on experience)
  

What You'll Get:

• We offer a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

• Work with the most cutting-edge surgical equipment available alongside work-renowned surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to assist with complex surgical procedures that few other health systems in the Midwest offer

• Expand your skills within a dynamic patient population: We have opportunities in various surgical specialties for both adult and pediatric populations

• We will support your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the Career Development Center

• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Managers, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse

• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual base contribution

• Enjoy an attractive hourly rate based on your years of experience as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded

• Diverse Work Schedule Options: Flexible work schedules for early risers, night owls, weekenders, and everyone in between allowing you to maintain a work-life balance

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

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.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Assessment: Systematically and holistically assesses the patients physiological, emotional, sociocultural, spiritual, and financial status while considering lifestyle preferences and learning needs.
2. Planning: Collaborates with patients, families, and health care professionals to develop a patient-centered plan of care to promote health and optimize wellness.
3. Intervention: Provides competent and innovative patient care and education based on patient complexity, acuity, and nursing judgment within a culture of caring and safety.
4. Documentation: Documents nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and patient/family response.
5. Evaluation: Determines patient's progress toward achieving goal(s), and revises plan of care in collaboration with patient/family as needed.
6. Delegation and Supervision: The RN delegates, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of tasks performed by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) who have the knowledge and skill to perform the task, taking into consideration the following:

• scope of practice

• training

• competence

• population served

• experience

• policies and procedures

7. Leadership: Guides, directs and influences others by participating in activities such as:

• quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research

• shared governance (council structure)

• department-based projects

• continual learning

8. Professional and Organizational Responsibilities:

• Accepts accountability, elicits feedback, clarifies issues and concerns and works toward resolving problems or conflicts.

9. The RN practices in accordance with the Gundersen Health System (GHS) mission, values and strategic plan

10. Practices the values, components and foundation of the GHS Nursing Professional Framework:

• Values: Nursing Skills & Knowledge; Patient & Family Centered Care; Culture of Caring & Safety; Healing Environment

• Components: Nursing Structure; Practice ; Professional Enhancement; Innovation; Reflective Practice

• Foundation: Caritas (Human Caring Theory)

11. Demonstrates effective organizational skills with an ability to prioritize responsibilities efficiently in a rapidly changing work environment

12. Participates and supports education of nursing colleagues and students

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED
Associate degree in Nursing.

DESIRED
Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience:

REQUIRED
No experience required.

DESIRED
6 months or greater previous experience in nursing.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)

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

Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
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

I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer