Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit

American Addiction Centers • Green Bay, WI

90d • $37 - $56

About The Position

The position is for a Registered Nurse in the Observation Unit at Advocate Health, a leading nonprofit integrated health system. The role is full-time, requiring night shifts with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts one week and two 12-hour shifts the next, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The nurse will be expected to work every fourth weekend and three holidays per year. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for external candidates, loan support of up to $20,000, and tuition assistance of up to $7,500 per year, with pay ranging from $37.50 to $56.25 per hour.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to provide holistic patient care.
• Proficient computer skills, including electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan.
• Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care, maintaining a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition and need for care, providing ongoing assessment and taking appropriate actions.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to coordinate patient-centered care and implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase safety.
• Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach to meet their learning needs.
• Coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
• Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care and incorporates nursing and regulatory standards into practice.
• Evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking appropriate action when changes are needed.
• Supports shared governance activities to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members and assumes a leadership role in the care team.
• Identifies threats to patient safety and intervenes to prevent harm, reporting safety events in a timely manner.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and 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: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees