Registered Nurse, House Charge

Job Description

The RN - House Charge serves as a clinical leader and resource to patient care units and other members of the healthcare team. Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) in an orderly, systematic approach to meet the changing needs of patients across the life span.


Accountabilities/Duties:

• Performs all essential functions of the RN job description. Serves as a resource to patient care units and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other healthcare team members on complex situations and adjusts or recommends nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Support daily operational duties such as patient flow, divert, transfers, staff behavior, and service recovery.
• In collaboration with staffing office and nurse manager, ensures adequate staffing for current patient volumes and adjusts based on census utilizing staffing tools as provided.
• Conducts routine rounding in all patient care units to understand current and expected patient volumes, patient flow and staffing.
• Ensures Chain of Command is properly utilized and followed per policy.
• Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Evaluates the status of inpatients and outpatients with special attention to confirmation of specific care modalities, such as pain management and identification of risks and planning for interventions.
• Assesses, evaluates, and documents the disease process and progression for the patient per hospital protocol.
• Promotes a physically safe hospitalization experience for the patient and family.
• Facilitates an emotionally and socially satisfying experience for patient and families.
• Recognizes and respects individual patient choices during hospitalization and acts as patient advocate.
• Crisis intervention with an emphasis on patient safety, prioritization, and time management for inpatients and outpatients. This includes mobilization of resources for emergencies, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, stabilization and transport if indicated.
• Facilitate grieving for families with a dying loved one.
• Must maintain required certifications and assigned departmental education.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Associate degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience required.
• Current Wisconsin Nursing License required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required at the time of hire/start date.
• NIHSS required within 3 months of hire/start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or MSN preferred.
• House Charge, House Supervisor, ANS, or Emergency Department nursing experience preferred.

Benefits:

At Hudson Hospital & Clinic, we offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package (0.5 FTE or greater) that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs (EAP), an employee well-being program
• Free parking
• Employee recognition and rewards.

About Hudson Hospital & Clinic:

Hudson Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a comprehensive health care system serving more than 1.2 million patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Hudson Hospital & Clinic has been a trusted caretaker of the Hudson, Wisconsin community for 70 years, working closely with our partner hospitals and clinics in the St. Croix Valley. Our team includes around 415 employees, more than 70+ providers, and 38 volunteers, offering a full range of hospital, primary, and specialty care services.

We are an award-winning hospital, located just off I-94 between the Minnesota and Wisconsin border, where you'll find exceptional, personalized care at Hudson Hospital & Clinic. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, members, and the community we serve.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.