Gundersen Lutheran Health System is Hiring
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Gundersen Lutheran health system is
* A comprehensive healthcare network including one of the nation’s largest multi-specialty group medical practices, regional community clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, home care, behavioral health services, vision centers, pharmacies, and air and ground ambulances
* A physician-led, not-for profit healthcare system
* Located throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota caring for patients in 19 counties
* Able to meet patients’ needs for primary and specialized care
* Comprised of more than 500 medical, dental and associate staff
* Supported by a staff of over 5,000
* A tertiary referral center
* A teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center
* Named among the Top 100 in the nation 10 times in the last 10 years
* The designated Western Clinical Campus for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School and School of Nursing
Job Title: RN, Hospital
Location: La Crosse, WI
Full-time 8 or 12 hour shifts. General RN opening posting for all Days/PMs/ Nights/Wknds Bachelor’s Degree preferred RN licensure required List top three areas of interest on resume. You must submit resume. Check preferred shifts.
General RN opening for all interested in organization whether experienced RN or newly graduating RN.
Your application will be reviewed for organization fit for future postings. Each candidate must reapply for any future position opening interested in obtaining.
Functions as an agent of the patient while providing the full scope of nursing care. Analyzes information, monitors patients, and takes action to facilitate wellness and healing. Delegates and supervises assistive personnel. Meets the expectations of a professional employee. Role is professional, specialized, and connected to an episode of nursing care.Education/Learning Experience - Required: AD, BSN/BAN, Diploma in Nursing - Desired: BSN/BANWork Experience - Desired: Previous experience in nursing.Skills/Knowledge - Required: Core professional nursing knowledge and skills; ability to apply knowledge; anticipate, think and respond quickly; therapeutic presence; caring, psychosocial skills; team performance, communication, coordination, delegation, supervision, continuous learning and teaching.
Licenses/Certifications - Required: Wisconsin RN license or permit. (Some units/positions will individualize to WI, MN, IA license. CPR certification required [plus individualized]). - Desired: (Individualized certification)Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position - Position involves extensive standing, walking, reaching. Frequent sitting, grasping, manipulation of equipment and utilization of fine finger movements. Occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, climbing. Frequent patient positioning, involves patient transfers with use of slippery board and transfer belts. Specific physical requirements may differ based on patient care unit. Involves understanding written and oral instruction, reading and understanding written material (e.g. medical record), basic math skills. Ability to conceptualize, think abstractly and continuously learn.
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: La Crosse, WI
On-Call as need Days/PMs/ Nights/Wknds The Respiratory Therapist performs all basic and advanced therapies per policy and procedure in all areas of the hospital including ventilator management and adequately monitoring patient for adverse reactions. Provides assessment of patients, consultation with other health care providers, development of the patient care plan, evaluation of the outcomes, and the education and training of the patient with regard to Respiratory Care. The therapist communicates, organizes, delegates and works cooperatively as a member of the health care team to continuously improve the quality of patient care services delivered in routine, emergent and critical care settings. The therapist serves as a professional resource for the department, the health care team, and the community. Respiratory Therapists are required to exercise independent judgment in many tasks.
Education/Learning Experience: - Required: Technical diploma in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent. - Desired: BS degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
Work Experience: - Desired: 1-3 years experience in a related field.Skills/Knowledge: - Required: Ability to work with advanced technology and computer equipment. Ability to perform respiratory care skills in crisis situations. Ability to work effectively in a team environment by demonstrating solid communication skills, adaptability, and interpersonal sensitivity.
Licenses/Certifications - Required: CRT, Licensed by the state of Wisconsin. BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED). - Desired: RRT. Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position - Work requires the use of computer/keyboard equipment, telephone, calculator, and other clinical equipment that requires eye/hand coordination, depth perception, and functional visual ability. Required to move equipment to different locations by exerting up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Exposure to temperature variances, communicable & infectious disease, latex, electrical hazards, and cleaning agents/chemicals. Work involves frequent contact with staff, patients, and the public and can be stressful due to the criticality of some situations.
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