Registered Nurse, RN | Hospital Float Pool

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:

24

Are you ready for an incredible adventure working in an award-winning culture of love, trust, and connection where compassionate, personalized experience are always in action?

Look no further, Gundersen Health System is now hiring a part-time Hospital Float Pool RN for our La Crosse, WI campus.

This is a wonderful opportunity to explore different areas of nursing while having variety in your days.

What you will do:

• Fulfill 48 hours per two weeks = 0.6 FTE

• Work 12-hour rotating day (0630-1900) and night (1830-0700) shifts; every third weekend; two holidays per year

• Train in a variety of hospital units including our nine medical-surgical units, intensive care unit, inpatient behavioral health, and more!

What you will get:

• Hourly wage starts at $36/hour + more for experience!

• Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials

• You will earn an extra $2.50/hour float differential

• A leadership team to support you, including a Nurse Clinical Manager and a Professional Development Nurse

• Benefits: In addition to medical and dental, we have pet insurance and a substantial contribution to retirement

• GunderZen Relaxation Room including massage chairs, corporate gym, yoga, local gym discounts

• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program

• Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

• Have your voice heard through our Nursing Shared Governance Councils

What you need:

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing

• RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire

• Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider CPR

• 2-years of RN experience required

Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it's who we are.

Explore why La Crosse is a great place to live and work!

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 procedures

7.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 learning

8.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 plan

The 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 environment

Participates and supports education of nursing colleagues and students

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Associate degree in Nursing.

DESIRED

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No experience required.

DESIRED

6 months or greater previous experience in nursing.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age 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 0-25

Repetitive Actions

• Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive 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 0-25

Carrying

• Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer