Rn - Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic

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Schedule Weekly Hours:
32
Gundersen Health System is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide LOVE+MEDICINE in our Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic.
Maternal Fetal Medicine is a subspecialty clinic within OB/GYN that provides care for patients with an identified high risk condition. This positions offers a rewarding and exciting opportunity to participate in the care of a diverse array of patients, including those with fetal anomalies, chronic medical conditions, and obstetric complications of pregnancy.
What you will do:

• 64 hours per two weeks = 0.8 FTE
• 8-hour shifts, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
• No weekends or holidays
• Primary Focus will be Maternal Fetal Medicine with support to general OB/GYN care
• Fetal monitoring for OB patients and providing OB patient education during 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester appointments
• Respond to MyCare messages, perform phone triage, assist with clinic procedures and administer medication

What you will get:

• Starting pay of $28.85/hour + more for RN experience!
• Work with a fun, supportive team that values collaboration
• Autonomy in your nursing practice
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

What you need:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire
• BLS for healthcare providers
• Minimum 1 year RN experience

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Candidates are highly encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter with an application. Candidates may be asked to complete an on-demand video interview (powered by HireVue) as a first step in the process.
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)
Unit/Department Specific
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 Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Walking/Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 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 Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 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 Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 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