Registered Nurse Ambulatory & Outpatient

Advocate Health•Lake Geneva, WI

5d•$36 - $53

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Ambulatory & Outpatient supports a Family Medicine clinician for 20 hours per week. Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and workdays may vary. The role provides age-appropriate nursing care across the continuum, collaborates with patients, families, and the care team, and contributes to safe, evidence-based care and quality improvement. The nurse may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. The position requires graduation from a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program, Basic Life Support (BLS), and an active RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided. It typically requires one year of clinical nursing experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. The role requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, as well as computer proficiency. The work involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting. The nurse must be able to lift and support 35 pounds, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present. The role may involve patient safety interventions, exposure to hazardous materials and bodily fluids, and the use of protective clothing and equipment. Physical Abilities Testing may be required. Advocate Health describes its Total Rewards offering as including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits; flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance and paid parental leave; employer-matched defined contribution retirement plans; financial wellness programs; and educational assistance. Eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically one year of clinical nursing experience.
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 sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
May be required to complete Physical Abilities Testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

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 care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and 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 developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.