Registered Nurse - Preparation & Recovery

FroedtertSouth•Pleasant Prairie, WI

About The Position

Assesses and cares for the Interventional Procedure Department patients throughout the peri-procedural process by performing pre-procedure preparation and providing post-procedure care. Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients pre and post Cath, EP, IR and Neuro procedures in an outpatient setting utilizing the nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patient’s care plan; and evaluation of the patient’s response to that care. Complies with all established standards and practices.

Requirements

Associate Degree: Nursing
One (1) year of current nursing experience in an acute hospital setting preferred
Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment.
The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.
The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of current nursing experience in an acute hospital setting

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list.
Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy.
Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice.
Administers medications, performs telephone triage and/or monitors procedures as requested.
Performs pre- and post-procedure assessment, phlebotomy, post-procedure recovery care, point of care testing and addresses vascular access.
Administers medications, IV’s and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
Works with Interventional Procedure physicians to explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension.
Initiates patient and family education plans according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
Collaborates with IP physicians to coordinate follow-up primary care, specialty consultations and testing.
Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.
Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.
Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.
Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit-based Quality Assurance standards of care.