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These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI is seeking a RN-Acute Care Coordinator position to join our team!

This position will cover our Northern sites.

The Acute RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to resources to meet those needs. The Acute RN Care Coordinator uses nursing practice knowledge in the development of the patient's plan of care. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Acute RN Care Coordinator works closely with physicians, nursing and ancillary departments, and provides support and clinical expertise to nursing personnel regarding patient care coordination issues. The Acute RN Care Coordinator attempts to resolve social, economic and environmental difficulties that interfere with the patients' ability to manage their health needs effectively. The Acute RN Care Coordinator requires independent judgment, analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills in order to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to provide patient centered care.

HOURS: Full Time or 0.8 FTE, 64 hours every pay period. Workdays: Thursday's off. Every 6th weekend and holiday.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills normally acquired through completion of a Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year acute care hospital experience.Experience in critical care, general medical and/or surgical nursing, and experience in educational presentations beneficial.
• Possesses current Wisconsin Or Michigan Certified RN licensure, dependent on business unit assigned.
• Exhibits strong human relation skills for interacting with patients, patient's family members, physicians, personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
• Displays analytical skills in order to assess patients' needs, develop associated discharge planning, and provide sound recommendations and guidance. Displays ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when interviewing patients & preparing discharge plans.
• Possesses planning and organizational skills and expert skills in prioritization.
• Understands the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Howard Young Medical Center is an acute care facility located in Woodruff that provides a level of primary and speciality care not commonly found in a typical rural hospital. Built in 1977 the hospital traces its roots to the founding of Lakeland Memorial Hospital in the 1950s, and provides care to residents across northern Wisconsin that includes Oneida, Vilas, and Iron counties.

Howard Young Medical Center offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services, comprehensive women's health services and a da Vinci Surgical System, all equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities. Our Clinic offers primary care services and access to visiting specialists from throughout the region.

About the Woodruff Community:
The Woodruff/Minocqua Area is Nature's Original Water Park™. We call it that because it's located in the middle of Northern Wisconsin's Lake Country. Here there are thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams that literally saturate the geography. Vacationers have long been visiting the Minocqua Area to enjoy all this water by boating, swimming, fishing , snowmobiling, hiking and biking trails, and more with no admission fees and year-round offerings.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians.

Click here to learn more about Woodruff, WI.

Credentials:
Essential:
* REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE