Registered Nurse - Acute - Neuro/Trauma (with Med/Surg Residency option)

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Job Title:

Registered Nurse - Acute - Neuro/Trauma (with Med/Surg Residency option)

Cost Center:

301351176 MfdHos-Med-Surg-5N

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Job Description:

This position may be eligible for a recruitment bonus!

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse-Acute functions as a vital member of the healthcare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism 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.

WORK SHIFT

12 hour day shifts including a weekend and holiday rotation

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.

Minimum Required: Diploma or degree in nursing.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Two years’ hospital nursing experience.

Those inpatient facilities participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Portfolio (CNAP) clinical ladder, refer to program documents for eligibility to advance/maintain CNAP level.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

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 employment.  
• Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).

Preferred/Optional:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Marshfield Medical Center

5 North-Neuro/Trauma

Registered Nurse-Hospital

DEPARTMENT/UNIT DESCRIPTION

5 North is a 28-bed adult inpatient care unit in the department of Medical/Surgical Services. The unit provides 24-hour inpatient care to patients admitted with Neuro-Medical and Neuro-Surgical care needs as well as patients from Trauma Services.

Services Provided/Patient Conditions:

The more frequent patient populations specific to 5 North include:

• Neuro-medical patients: ischemic/hemorrhagic CVA, TIA, cerebral aneurysm, encephalopathy, brain tumor
• Neuro-surgical patients: thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling/clipping, tumor resections, craniotomies, deep brain stimulator placement, VP shunt placement/revision
• Seizure disorders
• Trauma: blunt force, penetrating injuries, large bone fractures, surgical repair, TBI, etc.

In addition, the following patient types may be admitted to 5 North: 

• Baclofen pump placement/revision for treatment of spasticity
• Chronic ventilator dependent patients
• Other neurological disorders (for ex:  Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barré, Myasthenia Gravis)
• Surgical procedures involving the cervical or thoracic spine
• Patients with medical diagnoses

Staffing Mix:

Patient care is accomplished by 24/7 staffing through a combination of nursing personnel that include RN’s and CNA’s.  Direct caregiver skill mix is determined each shift through established guidelines provided to the charge nurses by unit management.  Fluctuations in daily staffing models may vary from shift to shift or day to day due to acuity of patients and availability of resources.

Patient Population:

The age groups treated on 5 North range from:

• 1% adolescent
• 10% earl