Registered Nurse Clinic - Podiatry

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Fond du Lac, WI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Clinic - Podiatry provides nursing care in a podiatry clinic, applying the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The nurse engages patients and families throughout the care continuum, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to support positive outcomes. The role promotes safety, evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and integrated, unbiased care. The nurse maintains timely and accurate electronic health record documentation, communicates and delegates appropriately, and participates in unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, and ongoing professional development. The position may require floating to other units, care areas, departments, or facilities in the designated service area. Nail Care Certification must be obtained after hire. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with hours that consistently vary between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25. The role involves frequent physical activity and may include exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective equipment must be used as necessary.

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 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 with 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, equipment, and supplies; 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 and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when necessary due to potential exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

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 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 according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required.
Provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the patient's age-specific needs.
Obtain Nail Care Certification after hire.