Registered Nurse (RN) - Abdominal Transplant

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

72d•$38 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care. Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family. Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice. Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes. Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel. Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions. Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care. Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience. Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
New grads are welcome to apply!
Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus.
Demonstrates progression to recognize situational changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions, and responds to situations with confidence, timeliness and flexibility.
Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
Excellent organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Demonstrates coordination, collaboration, delegation and team building skills.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

Providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication
Assessing the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care
Including the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
Anticipating and recognizing significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care
Providing ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur
Anticipating and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care
Implementing strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety
Assessing patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary
Working collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family
Actively coordinating the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach
Applying evidence-based practice to deliver patient care
Consistently incorporating nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice
Providing ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed
Supporting shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes
Demonstrating effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
Promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
Assuming a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel
Promoting a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm
Reporting patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner
Seeking to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions
Applying ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines
Participating as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care
Participating in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience
Participating in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others
Seeking opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored
Attending required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner

Benefits

SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000, payable after hire
Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000
Tuition Assistance up to $7,200
RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates
Military/Veteran Friendly
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program