Registered Nurse - General Surgery

Registered Nurse (RN) General Surgery

Position Overview:

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the care of clinic patients. The Clinic RN is skilled in all aspects of nursing process, delegates, and supervises staff in assistive roles on the same shift and is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health. The Clinic RN will assess and triage patients to make certain of the appropriateness of care. Will provide patient care including but is not limited to rooming of patients, performing assessments and gathering of data for the physician. Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Direct patient care will include but is not limited to taking vital signs, medication administration, treatments, intravenous therapy, wound and nail care, monitoring of patients, scheduling and coordination of care for referral to specialty care and general assistance to the provider as needed. Other responsibilities include assisting with procedures. Must be able to assist at all Winona Health Clinic locations if necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees LPNs in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Physical assessments of patients.
• Triaging of presenting patients for appropriateness of care.
• Taking vital signs and monitoring patients.
• Administration of medications, IV's, and immunizations as ordered.
• Implements protocols/orders after appropriate assessments.
• Assisting with surgical procedures, monitoring, and assessments of patients.
• Inputting of all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner).
• Contacting patients with lab results and medication changes as ordered by the physician.
• Coordinating schedules and procedures.
• Coordinating and scheduling of care for patients referred for specialty care.
• Coordinating physician schedule in clinic.
• Scheduling of surgery or diagnostic studies.
• Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Skills and Experience:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• RN License - MN
• Current BLS Certification
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Cerner

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications. Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee's past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

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.