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Marshfield Clinic Registered Nurse - Acute - Rehab (with Med/Surg Residency option) in Marshfield, Wisconsin
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Job Title:
Registered Nurse - Acute - Rehab (with Med/Surg Residency option)
Cost Center:
301351181 MfdHos-Rehab Unit-5W
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
8-hour night shifts, variable days (United States of America)
Job Description:
*This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus.*
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse-Hospital functions as a vital member of the healthcare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism and 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.
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.)
Required Education: Diploma or degree in nursing.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred/Optional Experience: Experience in an acute care setting.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position, which must be maintained in good standing:
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 hire.
Marshfield Medical Center
5 West Rehab
Registered Nurse-Hospital
DEPARTMENT/UNIT DESCRIPTION
The 13-bed Rehabilitation Center provides professional nursing and rehabilitation care to patients with physical and cognitive deficits as a result of disease process or injury.
Services Provided/Patient Conditions:
These include, but are not limited to: stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury (traumatic/non-traumatic), multiple trauma, amputation, post-arthroplasty, neurological conditions and other neurological, orthopedic and medical conditions resulting in functional deficits impairing independence.
Staffing Mix:
Staffing is provided 24 hours per day by nursing personnel (RN's, CNA's, HUC's). Therapy services are provided Monday through Saturday, with limited availability on Sunday. Therapy services include physical, occupational, recreational, and speech therapy. The interdisciplinary staff of the Rehabilitation Center is devoted to providing rehabilitative care and education to patients and their support systems.
Patient Population:
The patient population is <1% adolescent (13-19), 4% early adult (20-29), 5% young adult (30-44), 33% middle adult (45-65), and 58% (>65) geriatric adult. Cultural needs are assessed and considered for Native American, African American, Hmong, Amish/Mennonite, and Hispanic patients which account for less than 2% of the total patient population.
Frequent Procedures:
Procedures performed frequently include:
Medication administration
Nutritional management and support
Residual limb care
Bowel and bladder management
Assistance with mobility
Activities of Daily Living
Communication
Wound & Skin care
Education for the patient and support system specific to adaptive techniques/equipment, medication and diagnoses remains an integral component of the Rehabilitation process.
Less Frequent Procedures:
Less frequent procedures include blood administration and suctioning.
SERVICE LINE/DEPARTMENT LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated within the system job description. The items noted below are in addition to the minimum qualifications.
Minimum Required:
- Per RN Job Description
Preferred/Optional:
- Certified Rehab Registered Nurse
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.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here (https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mAboutUs/Documents/30922-000_Equity-and-Inclusion-Statement%20%282%29.pdf) .
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.