La Crosse, WI 54601
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Schedule Weekly Hours:
36Gundersen Home Hospital brings hospital acute and post-acute level of care to patients in their home!
Nurses are based out of the La Crosse Campus and drive to see patients with in a 30 mile radius. Vehicles provided to drive to patient visits and transport supplies.
Nurses have the opportunity to learn skills such as drawing labs, placing IV’s and central line maintenance as well as work with new technology including virtual rounding and electronic stethoscopes.
72 hours every two weeks; 0.9 FTE
8 and or 12 hour shifts
Staffed hours are from 0630-2300 with various shift times (0630-1500, 0630-1900, 0830-2100, 1030-1900, 1030-2300, 1430-2300)
Off shift call rotation
Every 4th weekend and every 3rd Holiday
RN’s are required to have a minimum of 1 year inpatient RN experience
RN license required to work in Wisconsin
RN license to work in Minnesota required within 90 days
Valid Driver’s license required
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Job Description:
The acute home care 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, in the home setting via in person or virtual presence. 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
9. Drives non-emergency vehicle and responds to scheduled and unscheduled appointments throughout the Gundersen Health System service area.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Registered nurses without a baccalaureate degree will be required to get a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within six years of hire date.
DESIRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
2 + Years inpatient nursing experience
DESIRED
Experience providing RN services in the home, community, or clinic
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.
Valid Driver's License (DL)
Age Specific Population:
Adult (18-64)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
Osha Category:
Category 1 - Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Subject to inside environmental conditions (Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. For example, these conditions would include an environment with no air conditioning, working in a freezer or working near a boiler.)
Subject to outside environmental conditions (No effective protection from weather)
Required to wear a respirator
Exposed to infectious diseases
Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions
Physical Requirements/Demands of The Position:
Sitting Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Walking/Standing Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Driving Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Stooping/Bending Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Squatting Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Kneeling/Half Kneel Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Climbing Stairs Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Reaching – Shoulder Level Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Reaching – Below Shoulder Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Reaching – Above Shoulder Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Balance – Right Leg Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Balance – Left Leg Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Repetitive Actions – Pinch Forces Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions – Grip Forces Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions – Fine manipulation Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Lifting Floor to Waist Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Lifting Waist to Overhead Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Lifting – Other Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Carrying more than 50 feet Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Carrying less than 50 feet Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Carrying on the right side Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Carrying on the left side Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
Pushing or Pulling Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day, Pounds of force 0-25
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If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267
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