RN, OUTPATIENT CARE CENTER

Froedtert•West Bend, WI

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services provides therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care as an active member of an interprofessional team. Wound care, general infusion, and bladder instillations make up the majority of care in the Outpatient Care Center. The nurse systematically collects and assesses patient health information, develops and evaluates plans of care, uses evidence to guide clinical decisions, coordinates care across settings, and considers safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability in care delivery. The RN delegates and supervises care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, participates in continuous quality improvement, and takes responsibility for professional development. Depending on role needs, responsibilities may include ACLS, rhythm interpretation and defibrillation, administration of advanced lifesaving medications, protocol-based RN-only visits, specialty education, sedation, telemetry monitoring and rhythm-change management, assistance with complex procedures, advanced wound therapy, central-line management, device interrogation, and complex infusions. Work may also include care coordination, direct care, patient education, telephone triage or eVisits, and assisting with minor procedures. The position is primarily based at the West Bend Hospital Outpatient Care Center and may also cover the Menomonee Falls Outpatient Care Center or float to other areas as operationally needed. Availability must be at least 36 hours per six-week schedule, negotiable, with flexibility to cover vacancies, leave, PTO, and unforeseen call-ins.

Requirements

Nursing licensure is required.
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 (BLS), or an AHA-approved equivalent, required within 90 days of hire.
Clinical experience and/or interest in the care and management of patient populations specific to the area of employment.
Availability of at least 36 hours per six-week schedule; negotiable.
Flexibility to cover vacancies, leave, PTO, and unforeseen call-ins.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide wound care, general infusion care, and bladder instillations.
Systematically 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 professional development.
Perform or direct ACLS; interpret rhythms and defibrillate; administer advanced lifesaving medications, as applicable.
Conduct protocol-based RN-only patient assessment visits and determine interventions using clinical judgment.
Provide specialty patient education, sedation, telemetry monitoring and management of rhythm changes, and assistance with complex procedures as applicable.
Provide advanced wound therapy, manage and maintain central lines, interrogate devices, and provide complex infusions as applicable.
Coordinate patient care, provide direct care and education, conduct telephone triage or eVisits, and perform or assist with minor procedures.
Cover the Menomonee Falls Outpatient Care Center and float to other areas when operationally needed.
Maintain flexibility to cover vacancies, leave, PTO, and unforeseen call-ins.