Registered Nurse - Acute - Critical Care - Surgical ICU (Experienced RN Only) - Baylor/Weekend Position
- Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS)
- Marshfield, WI
- 1y ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
This position may be eligible for a recruitment bonus!
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JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse-Acute-Critical Care 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-Acute 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
Variable 12 hour shifts including every third weekend and every other holiday.
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:
Preferred/Optional:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
Marshfield Medical Center
Surgical Intensive Care Unit [SICU]
Registered Nurse-Hospital-Critical Care
DEPARTMENT/UNIT DESCRIPTION
The 18 bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit provides 24 hour nursing care to critically ill adult patients.
Services Provided/Patient Conditions:
This unit provides nursing care to critically ill adult patients with the following surgical and medical conditions: cardiothoracic, trauma, interventional neurologic and neurosurgical, general surgical and patients requiring CRRT. SICU may serve as an overflow unit for MICU or PICU in the event either unit is full and unable to triage.
Staffing Mix:
The SICU Unit is staffed with registered nurses and is supported with nursing assistants and health unit coordinators. Nurse to patient ratio is based on acuity and is usually 1:2 or 1:1. Registered Nurses function as the primary care giver or as direct supervisors to the care provided by nursing assistants.
Registered nurses complete a 10-12 week clinical and didactic critical care orientation addressing general critical care practices, as well as unit specific practices, or, they have completed the MMC Critical Care Residency Program. Specialty orientations to address acute high risk patients and populations and unit required certifications are completed within the first year of employment in SICU. These include:
This orientation process, as well as periodically scheduled in-services and maintenance of required certifications throughout the year, prepares the nurse for participation in the following duties/responsibilities:
Patient Population:
Adult patients (>18 years of age) requiring intensive care.
Frequent Procedures & Equipment Used:
Therapeutic modalities/equipment on the unit include but are not limited to:
Invasive and non-invasive procedures are planned and equipment is provided to handle emergency and nonemergency situations. This may include BLS, ACLS, subdural and ventricular tapping, bedside bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, tissue debridement, transvenous/thoracic/external temporary pacing, open sternum arrests or tamponade.
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:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) on hire
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.
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.