Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - NICU

Advocate Health•West Allis, WI

5d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse position is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Aurora West Allis Medical Center. The role supports daily patient care, admissions, transfers and discharges; collects and documents patient information; coordinates tests and treatments; and helps maintain patient safety, infection prevention, communication and a positive care environment. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the patients served, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The position is full time, 36 hours per week. It requires census-driven on-call coverage, every third weekend and rotating holidays. RN experience is required, and new graduates are not accepted. The posted pay range is $38.20–$57.30. The listed duties describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive; other related duties may be assigned. The employee must maintain annual educational requirements for applicable hospital-based certifications.

Requirements

RN experience is required; new graduates are not accepted.
High school graduate, GED or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities or workloads.
High attention to detail.
Maintain annual educational requirements for applicable hospital-based certifications.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision and hearing.
Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and wear protective clothing as necessary.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion and transfers, under RN direction.
Measure and document blood pressures, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights and other requested patient data; document accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Support patient admissions, transfers and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal and management of patient belongings.
Keep the patient call light within reach and respond promptly; perform purposeful rounding and communicate patient or family observations, concerns and needs to the RN, documenting as appropriate.
Position and transport patients using proper techniques and assistive devices, including duties involving lifting and pushing or pulling.
Support patients’ nutritional needs, including reviewing diets, setting up and removing trays, positioning and diet selection under RN direction.
Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and ensure special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices are available and maintained.
Collect urine, stool and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved processes for accurate specimen labeling and identification; maintain required competency.
As directed by the RN and site or unit requirements, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care and perform bladder scans when required.
Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials and appropriate attire for contact with patients in isolation.
Coordinate patient tests and treatments with diagnostic and treatment departments; maintain knowledge of their services to facilitate scheduling.
Use the EHR and other computer systems to order patient and unit supplies and equipment, and process daily patient charges or related procedures.
Support patient-care communications using the multiple-line telephone, unit or site paging and hospital information system; screen incoming calls.
Monitor department office equipment, troubleshoot minor problems and arrange repair of major malfunctions.
Compile chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations; obtain medical-record copies for transfers to nursing homes and other healthcare facilities; verify accurate and complete demographic, identification, registration and level-of-care information in records.
Establish and maintain positive customer relations and a harmonious work environment; acknowledge requests courteously, respond to call lights, use proper phone etiquette and foster communication among the healthcare team.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development and assessing and interpreting information relevant to each patient’s age-specific needs.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate eligibility.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Programs that invest in career development.