Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

American Addiction Centers•West Allis, WI

68d•$38 - $56

About The Position

Join the highly skilled nurses in the Emergency Department at West Allis Medical Center. Every day offers new learning experience as anything can and will come through the doors. Provide care for patients being treated for acute injuries, illnesses, and exacerbations of chronic health care conditions in highly supported hospital system. Engage with a supportive team of Emergency Medicine Physicians who partner closely with the nursing team. Develop and expand your practice with the following: Robust orientation to support successful transition to role. Obtain ACLS, PALS and TNCC certification. Bring your skill set and we will foster your professional development with many learning opportunities to advance your nursing practice. Being part of a highly skilled, resilient nursing team committed to delivering quality, compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations. Coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
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.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

One year RN experience preferred or candidates with prior emergency medical services health care experience.

Responsibilities

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.
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. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000 payable after hire.
Tuition Assistance
RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates
Military/Veteran Friendly
Nurse Residency for RN’s with less than 2-years experience
Full Time 12-hour shifts with weekend/holiday rotation (and/or Weekend Program)
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