STAFF RN, FMFH - MODIFIED CARE UNIT (MCU)

About the role

The Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description has incorporated essential functions which are adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and conditions
• Plan individualized nursing care
• Implement nursing interventions
• Evaluate patient outcomes and care effectiveness
• Provide competent care to an adult patient population
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to the area of employment
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing program, making the candidate eligible for RN licensure
• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider or an AHA‑approved equivalent, to be obtained within 90 days of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to be obtained within one year of hire

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred
• For newly hired or transferred RNs without a BSN (or higher) and with less than one year of RN experience: proof of acceptance into an accredited BSN (or higher nursing degree) program must be provided within 15 months of hire/transfer