Sanford Health·Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide individualized care to residents, collaborating with residents, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate care. Responsibilities include coordination of care, resident assessment, education, and potentially serving as a charge nurse delegating tasks to support staff.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
$32.00 - $48.00
$10,000 sign-on bonus, paid out in 2 increments ($5,000 at 6 months and $5,000 at 1 year) 12 hour shifts 6:30pm-6:30am Every other weekend and every other holiday
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to residents. Collaborates with resident and family, other inter-disciplinary colleagues, including providers, to plan, implement and evaluate care.
Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
Cares for residents in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, and treatment.
Responsible for the coordination of care, resident assessment, resident education and various other nursing interventions.
May serve as charge nurse and delegate appropriate tasks to license and unlicensed assistive personnel that are within the job descriptions, skills, resident care needs, and the competence level of the delegate.
Provides adequate assistance and support to delegates to ensure safe, reliable administration of resident care and resolution of care and service concerns.
Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.
The Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Candidates should graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program, preferably holding a Bachelor's Degree in nursing, and must possess an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or hold multistate licensure if in an NLC state. The role requires competency within the full scope of nursing expertise and adherence to professional standards.
Market context
In Wisconsin, RN long-term care openings often reflect steady demand from facilities that need experienced nurses for overnight coverage and resident monitoring. These roles are competitive because employers look for an unencumbered Wisconsin RN license or multistate licensure, graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, and comfort with the full scope of LTC care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any long-term care or night-shift experience in your application.