Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Medical 5KLM

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse (RN) position is for the Cardiac Medical unit at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center. It is a full-time role, 36 hours per week, with benefits, requiring work every third weekend and annual holiday rotation. The nurse will actively participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to enhance care processes and implement evidence-based practices. Key responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process for patient assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation, while engaging patients and families throughout their care journey. The role involves monitoring patient conditions, adjusting care plans, mobilizing resources, and collaborating with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes, all while maintaining a strong culture of safety. The RN will continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, administer medications and therapies safely, and demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution to foster team collaboration and appropriate delegation. Professional development, ongoing education, and maintaining certifications are expected. Adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics, ethical decision-making, respect for interdisciplinary roles, and contributing to integrated, unbiased patient care are paramount. The position also requires appropriate delegation to other nursing personnel and accurate, timely EHR documentation. The nurse may be required to float to other units or facilities within the designated service area and must possess knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care, understanding growth and development principles across the lifespan.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.
Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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