Nurse Practitioner Neurology La Crosse WI

Department Neuroscience Unit
Location La Crosse
Schedule/Shift PMs, Wkds
FTE 0.6 FTE
Benefit Eligible Yes
Temporary Position No
Part-time RN position available in the Inpatient Neuroscience Unit

0.6 FTE (48 hours per two weeks); this is a benefitted position

The current schedule for this position is 8 hour PM shifts (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm) including every third weekend.

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.

Assessment: Systematically and holistically assesses the patient’s physiological, emotional, sociocultural, spiritual, and financial status while considering lifestyle preferences and learning needs.

Planning: Collaborates with patients, families, and health care professionals to develop a patient-centered plan of care to promote health and optimize wellness.

Intervention: Provides competent and innovative patient care and education based on patient complexity, acuity, and nursing judgment within a culture of caring and safety.

Documentation: Documents nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and patient/family response.

Evaluation: Determines patient's progress toward achieving goal(s), and revises plan of care in collaboration with patient/family as needed.

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

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
. 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

Age Specific Population Served Adult (18 - 64 years)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
Infant (less than 1 year)