STAFF RN AMBULATORY SVCS, FH - CLINIC-INFUSION

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

59d•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. The role uses evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health; establishes goals and strategies for care coordination across settings with patients, families, and other care providers; and considers safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability when planning and delivering care. The 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. Depending on the role, major responsibilities may include directing or performing ACLS; interpreting rhythms and defibrillating independently; administering advanced lifesaving medications; conducting independent, templated RN-only patient assessment visits and acting under established protocols and clinical standards; providing specialty patient education requiring role-specific certification; sedation; telemetry monitoring and management of rhythm changes; assisting with complex procedures; advanced wound therapy; central-line management and maintenance; device interrogation and interpretation with resulting action; and complex infusions, including concurrent infusions, hazardous medications, and blood products. Work may also include patient care coordination, direct patient care, patient education, telephone triage/eVisits, and performing or assisting with minor procedures. The RN may float to other areas as operational needs require. This is an onsite position at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The schedule is 0.9 FTE and 36 standard hours, on Shift 1, with hours listed as 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. on variable days throughout the week. The role includes one holiday per year and three weekends per six-month period.

Requirements

Clinical experience and/or interest in the care and management of patient populations specific to the area of employment.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care.
Collect and assess patient-health data to develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care.
Use evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health.
Establish care-coordination goals and strategies with patients, families, and other care providers across settings.
Consider safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care.
Delegate and supervise care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and take responsibility for professional development.
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 under established protocols and clinical practice standards using clinical judgment.
Provide specialty patient education where role-specific certification or an additional certificate is required.
Perform sedation, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation or management of rhythm changes, as applicable to the role.
Assist with complex procedures and provide advanced wound therapy, as applicable to the role.
Manage and maintain central lines, including TPA administration, dressing and cap changes, access, and flushing.
Interrogate and interpret devices and take resulting action, as applicable to the role.
Administer complex infusions, including concurrent infusions, hazardous medications, blood, and blood products.
Coordinate and provide direct patient care and education; perform telephone triage/eVisits; and perform or assist with minor procedures.
Float to other areas as needed for operational requirements.