Sauk Prairie Healthcare
RN - Lead - Acute Care (Full Time Days)
Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, United States
## **POSITION SPECIFICS**## **Title:** RN – Lead - Acute Care## **FTE:**
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)## **Schedule:** Monday through Friday, occasional weekend coverage## **On Call Requirements:** N/A## ## **POSITION SUMMARY**## **Key Responsibilities*** ## Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to medical/surgical patients, ensuring best practices and adherence to hospital policies.* ## Oversee daily unit operations, including staffing assignments and shift coverage; support or assume charge nurse duties as required.* ## Continuously monitor patient care activities, intervening promptly to uphold patient safety and clinical standards.* ## Work closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans.* ## Promote accountability, risk awareness, and a proactive approach to patient and staff safety across the unit.* ## Actively engage in audits, performance improvement projects, and quality assurance programs to enhance clinical outcomes.* ## Serve as a liaison among nursing staff, patients, families, and ancillary departments to facilitate clear and compassionate communication.* ## Identify and escalate clinical or operational concerns to the nurse manager in a timely and appropriate manner.* ## Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to hospital policies, regulatory guidelines, and accreditation standards.## ## **Clinical Oversight Responsibilities*** ## Conduct regular documentation audits to ensure charting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to best practices.* ## Review incident reports thoroughly and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of clinical issues.* ## Assist in the implementation and evaluation of new clinical protocols, procedures, and practice standards.* ## Support and contribute to Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives by tracking key metrics, analyzing trends, and facilitating process improvements.* ## Participate in interdisciplinary patient rounds with providers to ensure continuity and quality of care (as needed).* ## Serve as a point of escalation for complex or high-risk clinical concerns raised by bedside nursing staff, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution.## ## **Staff Development & Education*** ## Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing support in evidence-based practice and professional development.* ## Precept new graduate nurses and staff transitioning into new roles, fostering confidence and clinical competency.* ## Assess individual and unit-wide learning needs; plan and coordinate targeted educational opportunities.* ## Organize and facilitate in-service trainings and lunch-and-learn sessions to enhance staff knowledge and engagement.* ## Conduct skills validations and competency assessments to ensure continued clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.## ## **Leadership & Communication*** ## Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and management to ensure effective two-way communication and alignment with organizational goals.* ## Lead daily safety huddles or shift briefings to communicate critical updates, reinforce best practices, and promote a culture of safety.* ## Address staff concerns and interpersonal conflicts promptly and professionally, escalating to appropriate leadership when necessary.* ## Foster team morale and encourage staff engagement through recognition initiatives, open communication, and team-building activities.## ## **Operational Support*** ## Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels; coordinated with Materials Management to ensure timely resupply of essential items.* ## Ensure completion of routine equipment checks, including crash carts, defibrillators, and other critical care tools.* ## Review and update unit-based policies and standard operating procedures to align with best practices and regulatory standards.* ## Track staffing metrics to identify trends in overtime or incidental staffing; supported efforts to optimize staff scheduling and reduce excess hours.* ## Assist in managing patient flow, facilitating efficient admissions, discharges, and transfers to maintain optimal unit capacity and reduce bottlenecks.## ## **Data & Reporting Responsibilities*** ## Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
+ ## Patient falls
+ ## Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
+ ## Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
+ ## Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI)
+ ## Readmission rates* ## Compile and present data for leadership teams, committees, and performance improvement initiatives.* ## Maintain accurate records, including:
+ ## Team lead logs
+ ## Shift handoff documentation
+ ## Incident and trend tracking for quality and safety reporting## ## **Committee Involvement*** ## Represent the unit on shared governance councils and interdisciplinary committees to advocate for team priorities and enhance collaboration across departments.* ## Lead and participate in unit-based practice councils to support evidence-based practices and improve patient care outcomes.## ## **POSITION REQUIREMENTS**## ## **Education:*** ## Required: Associate Degree in Nursing* ## Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing## ## **Experience:*** ## Required: 1-3 years of progressive experience in a fast-paced medical/surgical unit, providing direct patient care and leadership to a multidisciplinary team.* ## Preferred: Previous charge nurse and preceptor experience.## ## **Licenses and Registrations:*** ## Required: Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or Multistate Nurse License* ## Preferred: None## ## **Certification(s):*** ## Required:
Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one year of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.* ## Preferred: None## ## **BENEFIT SUMMARY*** ## Competitive health and dental insurance options* ## Flexible paid time off to balance work and life* ## Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match* ## Generous tuition reimbursement* ## Employer provided life and disability insurance* ## Free parking at facility## ## #IND100When you choose a career at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, you will enjoy a respectful, collaborative work environment where patient safety and quality are our highest priorities. Whether you’re seeking a job in nursing, medical imaging or another clinical field, or looking to bring your experience and excellent work ethic to one of the many non-clinical roles on our team, you’ll feel like *You Belong Here*. #J-18808-Ljbffr
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)## **Schedule:** Monday through Friday, occasional weekend coverage## **On Call Requirements:** N/A## ## **POSITION SUMMARY**## **Key Responsibilities*** ## Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to medical/surgical patients, ensuring best practices and adherence to hospital policies.* ## Oversee daily unit operations, including staffing assignments and shift coverage; support or assume charge nurse duties as required.* ## Continuously monitor patient care activities, intervening promptly to uphold patient safety and clinical standards.* ## Work closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans.* ## Promote accountability, risk awareness, and a proactive approach to patient and staff safety across the unit.* ## Actively engage in audits, performance improvement projects, and quality assurance programs to enhance clinical outcomes.* ## Serve as a liaison among nursing staff, patients, families, and ancillary departments to facilitate clear and compassionate communication.* ## Identify and escalate clinical or operational concerns to the nurse manager in a timely and appropriate manner.* ## Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to hospital policies, regulatory guidelines, and accreditation standards.## ## **Clinical Oversight Responsibilities*** ## Conduct regular documentation audits to ensure charting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to best practices.* ## Review incident reports thoroughly and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of clinical issues.* ## Assist in the implementation and evaluation of new clinical protocols, procedures, and practice standards.* ## Support and contribute to Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives by tracking key metrics, analyzing trends, and facilitating process improvements.* ## Participate in interdisciplinary patient rounds with providers to ensure continuity and quality of care (as needed).* ## Serve as a point of escalation for complex or high-risk clinical concerns raised by bedside nursing staff, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution.## ## **Staff Development & Education*** ## Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing support in evidence-based practice and professional development.* ## Precept new graduate nurses and staff transitioning into new roles, fostering confidence and clinical competency.* ## Assess individual and unit-wide learning needs; plan and coordinate targeted educational opportunities.* ## Organize and facilitate in-service trainings and lunch-and-learn sessions to enhance staff knowledge and engagement.* ## Conduct skills validations and competency assessments to ensure continued clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.## ## **Leadership & Communication*** ## Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and management to ensure effective two-way communication and alignment with organizational goals.* ## Lead daily safety huddles or shift briefings to communicate critical updates, reinforce best practices, and promote a culture of safety.* ## Address staff concerns and interpersonal conflicts promptly and professionally, escalating to appropriate leadership when necessary.* ## Foster team morale and encourage staff engagement through recognition initiatives, open communication, and team-building activities.## ## **Operational Support*** ## Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels; coordinated with Materials Management to ensure timely resupply of essential items.* ## Ensure completion of routine equipment checks, including crash carts, defibrillators, and other critical care tools.* ## Review and update unit-based policies and standard operating procedures to align with best practices and regulatory standards.* ## Track staffing metrics to identify trends in overtime or incidental staffing; supported efforts to optimize staff scheduling and reduce excess hours.* ## Assist in managing patient flow, facilitating efficient admissions, discharges, and transfers to maintain optimal unit capacity and reduce bottlenecks.## ## **Data & Reporting Responsibilities*** ## Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
+ ## Patient falls
+ ## Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
+ ## Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
+ ## Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI)
+ ## Readmission rates* ## Compile and present data for leadership teams, committees, and performance improvement initiatives.* ## Maintain accurate records, including:
+ ## Team lead logs
+ ## Shift handoff documentation
+ ## Incident and trend tracking for quality and safety reporting## ## **Committee Involvement*** ## Represent the unit on shared governance councils and interdisciplinary committees to advocate for team priorities and enhance collaboration across departments.* ## Lead and participate in unit-based practice councils to support evidence-based practices and improve patient care outcomes.## ## **POSITION REQUIREMENTS**## ## **Education:*** ## Required: Associate Degree in Nursing* ## Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing## ## **Experience:*** ## Required: 1-3 years of progressive experience in a fast-paced medical/surgical unit, providing direct patient care and leadership to a multidisciplinary team.* ## Preferred: Previous charge nurse and preceptor experience.## ## **Licenses and Registrations:*** ## Required: Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or Multistate Nurse License* ## Preferred: None## ## **Certification(s):*** ## Required:
Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one year of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.* ## Preferred: None## ## **BENEFIT SUMMARY*** ## Competitive health and dental insurance options* ## Flexible paid time off to balance work and life* ## Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match* ## Generous tuition reimbursement* ## Employer provided life and disability insurance* ## Free parking at facility## ## #IND100When you choose a career at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, you will enjoy a respectful, collaborative work environment where patient safety and quality are our highest priorities. Whether you’re seeking a job in nursing, medical imaging or another clinical field, or looking to bring your experience and excellent work ethic to one of the many non-clinical roles on our team, you’ll feel like *You Belong Here*. #J-18808-Ljbffr