Registered Nurse (RN) - GI Clinic

American Addiction Centers • Oshkosh, WI

92d • $32 - $48

About The Position

The position is for a Registered Nurse in the Gastroenterology department at Advocate Health. The role involves using the nursing process to provide ongoing care, recognizing and responding to changes in a patient's status, and determining priorities of patient care based on essential needs. The nurse will communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members, document patient conditions, and prepare patients for exams. Responsibilities also include performing laboratory procedures, assisting with procedures and surgeries, administering medications, and providing patient education and counseling. The nurse will also be involved in staff orientation and educational activities, and may provide work direction to other staff. The position requires knowledge of age-specific care and the ability to assess and interpret patient data.

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) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including delegation and building team rapport.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding and use of electronic medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to provide ongoing care (assess, plan, intervention, and evaluation).
• Recognizes and responds to changes in a patient's status and need for care.
• Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs.
• Provides triage and consultation to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and organization guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries.
• Administers medications under physician/provider orders.
• Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy.
• Assesses and provides basic to complex patient education and counseling.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, prescription refills, and referrals.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks or skills with demonstrated competency.
• Assists in the development and implementation of staff orientation and educational activities.
• Acts as an expert clinical and department resource.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab and work areas.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment.

Benefits

• 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.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees