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Why Mile Bluff Medical Center?

Mile Bluff Medical Center is a place where people come first. Our team is comprised of caring, patient-centered professionals serving pediatric through geriatric populations in our rural community. Our not-for-profit organization prides itself on providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, a positive work environment, and a team where employees feel valued and supported. Mile Bluff is an independent organization that offers competitive wages, great benefits and the opportunity for growth. Mile Bluff makes decisions for its employees and patients locally without relying on a large health system in another community.

General Information:

Job title: Registered Nurse - MED/SURG/eICU

Schedules Available:

• Full-time, 72 hours per pay period; three, 12 hour NIGHT shifts per week - 7:00pm to 7:30am. Every 4th weekend & participates in a holiday rotation.
• Part-time 1, 48 hours per pay period; NIGHT shift, 7:00pm to 7:30am. Every 4th weekend & participates in a holiday rotation.
• PRN, as needed; required to work 1 shift every 6 weeks

Additional Information: **UP TO A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME HIRES**

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse position provides quality, professional, general nursing care to patients. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care for a group of patients in the department. Must adapt appropriately to changes in daily assignments, patient status changes, and unit needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Use and perpetuate the nursing process throughout the patient's hospitalization. Ensure that patient care is individualized to meet the patient's unique needs and situation.
• General knowledge of disease processes and anticipated treatments, labs, vital signs, and any other potential complications in relation to diagnosis.
• Initiate, develop and document patient plan of care based on patient assessment and medical diagnosis and set priorities for nursing action in accordance with departmental expectations.
• Within the framework of unit requirements, physician orders, and policy and procedures, provide care independently with minimal supervision.
• Respond to life threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of procedures and treatments and have the ability to explain them to patients at their level of understanding.
• Perform or assist with procedures per approved departmental policy and procedure.
• Observe and record significant condition changes or reaction for patients. In a timely manner, notify Provider of change in patient's condition, reaction to drug, treatment, and significant incidents.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Via the electronic medical record (EMR), acknowledge physician's orders by the process of review and verification. Once the order is acknowledged, follow through on order or delegate in a timely fashion.
• Be proficient in medication administration, including IV therapy, as evidenced by lack of medication errors.
• Initiate patient/family education plan and discharge needs according to the individualized needs of the patient/family, as prescribed by provider and/or hospital policy.
• Delegate to and collaborates with other health team members in planning and providing care based on patient needs.
• Learn and maintain skills and equipment competencies as needed.
• Safely care for multiple patients. Maintains a safe environment for patients and uses safety precautions appropriately.
• Demonstrate understanding and utilization of Universal Precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures.
• Ensure proper handling of specimens.
• Float to other units as necessary.
• Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities.
• Attend unit meetings in accordance with unit policy.

Position Requirements:

• Two-year degree in nursing required. Four-year degree preferred.
• Must hold and maintain nursing license. RNs with an active Compact Licensure are to obtain a Wisconsin RN license within 90 days of relocation.
• BLS within 1 month of hire, ACLS within 2 years of hire, PALS encouraged within 2 years of hire
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
• Comprehensive nursing skills and general knowledge of equipment.
• Strong skills to manage, coordinate, and evaluate the care and education of patients and family.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Mauston Location Description

With a population of 4,500, Mauston maintains a small town feel while being surrounded by unique recreational and cultural experiences. Located on the Lemonweir River and next door to Wisconsin's second and fourth largest lakes, Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake, our community finds you surrounded by natural wonder, wildlife and a rich variety of outdoor recreation. Mauston is centrally located in southwestern Wisconsin on Interstate 90-94, approximately 73 miles to Madison, 140 miles to Milwaukee, and 215 miles to each Chicago and Minneapolis.