Internal Medicine Clinic RN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•West Bend, WI

About The Position

The Internal Medicine Clinic RN provides nursing care across the continuum, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families. The RN monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes a culture of safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and takes action as needed. Duties may include safely administering medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures. The RN contributes to unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives; communicates effectively and supports feedback, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and appropriate delegation. The position requires accurate, timely EHR documentation, ongoing professional development, completion of required education, maintenance of certifications, and adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics. The RN may be required to float within the designated service area and must provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of lifespan growth and development and departmental policies and procedures. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The stated schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; no weekends or holidays. The pay range is $35.50–$53.25.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting 35 pounds; pushing/pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines, perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed, and respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes continuously and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.