RN, Ambulatory Services - Cancer Center Day Hospital

Froedtert•Mequon, WI

55d•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 RN systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care, and uses evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The RN establishes goals and strategies for care coordination across settings with patients, families, and other care providers, considers safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability when planning and delivering care, delegates and supervises care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, participates in continuous quality improvement, and assumes responsibility for professional development. In the Cancer Center Day Hospital, the RN provides comprehensive outpatient oncology care, including administration of IV chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments; patient and family education; and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate care. Work may also include patient care coordination, direct care, telephone triage/eVisits, and assisting with or performing minor procedures. The RN may float to other areas as operational needs require.

Requirements

Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a multistate nursing license from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent, 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 annually on an ongoing basis.
Clinical experience and/or interest in the care and management of patient populations specific to the area of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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