RN, Ambulatory Services - Radiation Oncology

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

90d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care. The nurse systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care. The role uses evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health; establishes goals and strategies for care coordination with patients, families, and other care providers; and considers safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability when planning and delivering care. The Staff RN delegates and supervises care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives, and assumes responsibility for professional development. Major responsibilities may include performing or directing ACLS; independent rhythm interpretation and defibrillation; administering advanced lifesaving medications; independent templated RN-only assessment visits guided by protocols and clinical judgment; specialty patient education requiring role-specific certification or additional education; sedation; telemetry monitoring and rhythm-change management; assisting with complex procedures; advanced wound therapy; central-line management and maintenance; device interrogation and interpretation; and complex infusions, including hazardous medications and blood products. Work may also include patient care coordination, direct care, education, telephone triage or eVisits, and assisting with minor procedures. The RN may float to other areas as operational needs require, including Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls, and Froedtert West Bend Hospitals. This onsite position is based at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. It is listed as Shift 1, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with no weekends or holidays. Previous inpatient experience, preferably in the emergency department, is required by the posting. Oncology RNs must have or attain an oncology nursing certification, or complete 10 hours of oncology-focused continuing education annually on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Previous inpatient experience is required; experience in the emergency department is preferred.
Clinical experience and/or interest in caring for and managing patient populations specific to the area of employment is required.
Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a multistate nursing license from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state is required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent, is required within 90 days of hire.
Oncology RNs must have or attain an oncology nursing certification or complete 10 hours of oncology-focused continuing education each year on an ongoing basis.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of relevant nursing experience is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Emergency department experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care.
Collect and assess patient health data and develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care.
Use evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice for individual and population health.
Coordinate care across settings with patients, families, and other care providers.
Plan and deliver care with attention to safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability.
Delegate and supervise care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
Participate in continuous quality improvement and maintain professional development.
Perform or direct ACLS, interpret rhythms independently, defibrillate, and administer advanced lifesaving medications as applicable.
Conduct independent, templated RN-only patient assessment visits and act according to established protocols, clinical practice standards, and clinical judgment.
Provide specialty patient education when required by the role.
Provide sedation, monitor telemetry, and interpret or manage rhythm changes as applicable.
Assist with complex procedures and provide advanced wound therapy, including VACs and debridement, as applicable.
Manage and maintain central lines, including TPA administration, dressing and cap changes, access, and flushing, as applicable.
Interrogate and interpret devices and take resulting action, as applicable.
Administer or manage complex infusions, including concurrent infusions, hazardous medications, and blood or blood products, as applicable.
Provide patient care coordination, direct patient care, patient education, telephone triage or eVisits, and assist with minor procedures as needed.
Float to other areas and hospitals as operational needs require.