Inpatient Registered Nurse RN
Company: OakLeaf Surgical Hospital
Location: Altoona
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
$4500 SIGN-ON BONUS Application Deadline: 03/13/2026 Job
Summary: The Inpatient Registered Nurse directs and provides
professional nursing care for an assigned group of patients across
the age continuum. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing
process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to
direct or provide nursing care. The Registered Nurse provides
guidance to other members of the surgical nursing unit; and may be
authorized, in the absence of the Charge Nurse, to make decisions
affecting the nursing unit. In addition, the Registered Nurse will
perform other duties as assigned. Schedule: -.6 FTE - 24 Hours per
Week - PM/NOC Shift -Every 3rd Weekend 12-Hour Night Shift -2
Holidays Per Year 12-Hour Night Shift Essential Functions:
Assessment: • Completes a thorough assessment of patients as well
as surgical specific assessment based on need and utilizes critical
thinking skills to direct appropriate care and treatments.
Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals to ensure desired
outcome is achieved • Completes and documents assessments in a
thorough and accurate manner as defined by unit policy • Assesses
the need for patient and family instruction and provides necessary
education Planning: • Initiates, develops, and documents the
patient plan of care based on patient assessment and surgical
diagnosis/procedure. Individualizes the patient plan of care as
necessary and evaluates and adjusts for realistic outcome dates •
Interacts with other disciplines as needed to determine plan of
care and to create a discharge plan • Reviews and updates plan of
care minimally every 24 hours Implementation: • Provides safe and
comprehensive nursing care according to state regulations, hospital
policy and procedure and Joint Commission standards • Establish
care priorities based on patient problems; communicate with staff
and new employees of patient problems/concerns/changes in
condition. Notify physician promptly regarding concerns • Must be
proficient in medication administration, including IV therapy, as
evidenced by lack of medication errors as well as reports
medication errors • Performs procedures accurately, completely and
safely according to established policy and procedure and physician
orders • Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely manner •
Maintains a safe environment for patients, uses safety precautions
appropriately • Follows Universal Precautions, asepsis, and
infection control procedures • Complies with HIPPA Privacy laws
Professional Requirements • Model professional behavior in
accordance with the OLSH and Second Floor Codes of Conduct and
Standards of Performance • Support and facilitate OLSH and Second
Floor initiatives enhancing patient satisfaction • Communicate
effectively, professionally, accurately, and timely with all staff
and patients • Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling and staffing
the Second Floor for optimal performance and productivity according
to patient census and acuity • Consistently demonstrate commitment
to team work by actively participating in process improvement,
patient satisfaction, unit and committee meetings, daily routines,
patient care, and unit activities Qualifications, Knowledge &
Ability: • Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S. •
Graduate of a school of professional nursing • Current licensure in
the State of Wisconsin • BLS certification is required upon hire •
Must be able to achieve, ACLS and PALS certification within six
months of hire • Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications
for safe and effective patient care as well as basic computer
skills to meet documentation standards • Willingness to participate
in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional
advancement • Prefer 2 year minimum experience in a hospital
medical/surgical setting • Previous recovery room, ambulatory care,
critical care or general nursing experience is preferred • Is aware
of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with
them Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Free meals PTO
401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match Tuition reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force
Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and
will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital
status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration
made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice
relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits,
training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our
organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of
equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure
diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural
organization. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required
to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal
employment laws. For further information, please review the Know
Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Equal Opportunity
Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
Keywords: OakLeaf Surgical Hospital, Eau Claire , Inpatient Registered Nurse RN, Healthcare , Altoona, Wisconsin
