JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct patient care in a Medical-Surgical unit, overseeing daily operations and guiding nursing staff during night shifts.

Key Responsibilities
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities for the Medical-Surgical unit during assigned shifts.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
• Monitor patient status, administer medications, and implement treatment plans as prescribed.
• Supervise and mentor Charge Nurse, RN, LPN, and CNA staff, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
• Respond to patient needs, emergencies, and physician orders in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Manage unit workflow, prioritize patient assignments, and address staffing needs.

Schedule / Shift
• Night Shifts: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Requires working every other weekend.

Required Qualifications
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proficiency in handling adult medical and surgical patient populations.

Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience in a charge nurse role is required.

Skills
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent leadership and delegation abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Familiarity with charge nurse responsibilities and unit management.

Unit / Specialty
• Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
• Adult Patient Population

Floating / On-Call
• May be required to float to similar patient care units as needed.