Janesville, WI - Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Surgical Unit Nights (6:30P-7A)

Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction. Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.

Job Description:

We are seeking experienced nurses; The candidates must have current NIHSS, WI License, and CPR/BLS.. Education Verification required. This is primarily an Adult Surgical Unit with a few Peds patient beds.*Travel RN may be required to float to other units.This position will require every other weekend & holiday and 12 hours shifts (Nights 6:30P-7A).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act.Documents according to standards of care.Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patients longitudinal plan of care.Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Nights

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Sub Specialty:
Med-surg Adult

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13