STAFF RN AMBULATORY SVCS, FH - CANCER CENTER CLINIC - MHC

Froedtert•Mequon, WI

1d•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 the plan of care. The role uses evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health, and establishes goals and strategies for coordinating care across settings with patients, families, and other care providers. The RN 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 initiatives, and assumes responsibility for professional development. Depending on the role, major responsibilities may include advanced clinical interventions such as ACLS, independent rhythm interpretation and defibrillation, advanced lifesaving medication administration, protocol-based RN-only patient assessment visits, specialty patient education requiring certification, sedation, telemetry monitoring and management of rhythm changes, assisting with complex procedures, advanced wound therapy, central-line management and maintenance, device interrogation, and complex infusions. Work may also include patient care coordination, direct care, patient education, telephone triage and eVisits, and performing or assisting with minor procedures. The RN may float to other areas as needed for operational needs. This is an onsite, full-time position at the CP-Mequon Health Center facility in Mequon, Wisconsin. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. 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

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.
For oncology RNs: have or attain an oncology nursing certification, or complete 10 hours of oncology-focused continuing education annually on an ongoing basis.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care.
Collect and assess patient health-status data and develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care.
Use evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice for individual and population health.
Establish goals and strategies for coordinating care across settings with patients, families, and other care providers.
Consider safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability when planning and delivering care.
Delegate and supervise care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintain professional development.
Perform or direct ACLS; independently interpret rhythms and defibrillate; and administer advanced lifesaving medications, as applicable to the role.
Conduct templated RN-only patient assessment visits and determine interventions using clinical judgment, established protocols, and clinical practice standards.
Provide specialty patient education requiring certification or an additional certificate, when applicable.
Provide sedation, monitor and interpret telemetry, and 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 resultant action, as applicable.
Administer complex infusions, including concurrent infusions, hazardous medications, blood, and blood products, as applicable.
Coordinate patient care, provide direct care and education, conduct telephone triage and eVisits, and perform or assist with minor procedures as needed.
Float to other areas as needed for operational needs.