Registered Nurse Full-time Nights

Full-Time Registered Nurse - RNWATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE - RN TO JOIN OUR MED/SURG TEAM!Shift is 36 hours per week 1900 to 0700 with weekend and holiday rotationBe part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.Essential FunctionsPerforms comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needsDevelops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of careAdministers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician ordersDocuments assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accuratelyProvides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility supportMonitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care teamCollaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referralsProvides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and familiesEnsures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocolsSupervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staffKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsProficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planningKnowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practicesStrong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populationsFamiliarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systemsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activityDemonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing educationQualificationsEducationAssociate degree in Nursing requiredBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferredLicense/CertificationCurrent state RN license or compact state equivalent requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policyAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policyCrisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required per facility policySpecialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferredExperienceMinimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferredDemonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.