What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN position at Fort HealthCare?
Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties, and we are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Perioperative Services team.
Fort HealthCare is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, a national health care publication, as one of the "Best Places to Work" as well as being named a 13-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin and a 3-time award winner of the USA Top Workplace award. In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be recognized by Chartis, a healthcare consulting firm, as one of the “Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals” in the United States.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
The registered nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care dependent upon the department's age group and level of nursing care needed. Guides and directs other members of the care team and auxiliary personnel.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Knowledgeable in the nursing process (assess, diagnosis, plan, implement, evaluate) and follows through with interventions. Develops and carries out plan of care for patients and utilizes appropriate resources.V
- Visually observes and interprets alterations in physiological and psychological status of all patients.
- Provides holistic nursing care to patients that incorporates family involvement.
- Reports alterations in conditions promptly and immediately to physician/family of acuity and patient's status.
- Documents care provided and data elements in the patient's medical record.
- Collaborates with members of the medical staff to provide quality patient care.
Requirements of this position include:
- Associates Degree, BSN required within five years of hire
- Minimum of 1 year healthcare experience.
- Attention to detail; ability to follow a defined daily surgical schedule; able to effectively communicate with care team, patient and family members.
- Current RN license to practice in the State of Wisconsin upon hire; BLS, ACLS, PALS; Certification in specialty area within two years of hire.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Competitive shift differentials (2nd,3rd, and weekends)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO Plan
- Daycare
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Health Insurance
- Comprehensive Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Pharmacy Discount
- Tuition Assistance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Parking
