RN, Registered Nurse Acute Hospital - Home Dialysis (0.9 FTE)
Company: Employer
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people
want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply
today.Schedule Weekly Hours:36Full-time RN position available with
the Home Dialysis Program based in La Crosse, WI.* 36 hours per two
weeks; 0.9 FTE* Hours are 7:00 am and 4:30 pm, four days per week.*
Every 4th of 5th weekend* Occasional holiday on-callRNs in this
role perform hospital and home visits and assist in acute dialysis
when needed.The Home Dialysis RNs work closely with patients
performing peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis dialysis. Travel to
patient homes is required in this role. Time and travel is
reimbursed.Previous dialysis RN experience strongly encouraged. RN
licensure to practice in WI, MN and Iowa is required.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 patient's 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
procedures7. 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 learning8.
Professional and Organizational Responsibilities: Accepts
accountability, elicits feedback, clarifies issues and concerns and
works toward resolving problems or conflicts.The RN practices in
accordance with:The Gundersen Health System (GHS) mission, values
and strategic planThe 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)He/she
demonstrates effective organizational skills with an ability to
prioritize responsibilities efficiently in a rapidly changing work
environmentParticipates and supports education of nursing
colleagues and studentsEducation and Learning:REQUIREDAssociate
degree in Nursing. Registered nurses without a baccalaureate degree
will be required to get a Bachelor's degree in Nursing within six
years of hire date.DESIREDBachelor's degree in NursingWork
Experience:REQUIREDNo experience required.DESIRED6 months or
greater previous experience in nursing.License and
Certifications:REQUIREDRegistered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in
the state of practice, some positions may require additional state
RN licenses.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 classesAge 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 0-25Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3
hours) Pounds of force 0-25Repetitive 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
0-25Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number
of lbs 0-25Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 0-25If you need assistance with any portion of the
application or have questions about the position, please contact or
call Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/11/2022
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