It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Worker Type:Regular
Job Highlights: At SSM Health, we understand that as a nurse, you have a world of opportunities before you. We're not just another option; we're a collaborative community that values your unique talents and supports employee professional development. If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing journey, we invite you to
apply now and join our team where your talents can shine bright and your contributions will be a valued part of helping us achieve exceptional patient care. We look forward to learning more about you! Learn more about us below.
Position Details A one-time sign on bonus is available to qualified individuals for up to $10,000 (less taxes) with a 2 year service commitment. Pay Details : $37.74+, depending on experience, plus applicable evening and weekend shift differentials.
Schedule: This is a full time day/night shift position working 8 hour shifts and a combination 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and of 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. for a total of 32 hours per week with an every other weekend rotation and a holiday rotation. The needs are
mostly day shift.
Location: St. Mary's Hospital Madison
700 S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715
Unit Information 33 bed Medical/Surgical Unit (all general surgery, GYN, GI medical and surgical) Telemetry and continuous oximetry capable. Top Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) - major large and small bowel procedures, esophagitis and digestive disorders, surgeries for obesity, gastrointestinal obstruction.
Job Summary:Licensed new graduate nurse from an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Provides professional nursing care to patients, which includes assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and monitoring tasks assigned to other members of the care team in accordance with professional nursing standards. Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs specialized tasks based on demonstrated competence to provide nursing care for patient population served.
- Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of the patients, including the assessment of nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect in order to develop, evaluate and modify patient's plan of care.
- Develops a realistic, comprehensive patient family educational plan, using appropriate resources and methods of instruction and provides patient/family health education and coaching.
- Completes accurate and timely documentation including, but not limited to, the processing of physician orders, in accordance with policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates delivery of nursing care given by team members based on patient needs and professional judgement.
- Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
- Completes competency requirements satisfactorily.
- Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand regulations, standards and practices.
- As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:Rotating Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:Employee
Department: Surgical Care (4SW)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:32
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Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
