STAFF RN AMBULATORY SVCS, FH - CLINIC-INFUSION

Froedtert•Milwaukee, 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 nurse systematically and continuously collects and assesses patient health data to develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care; uses evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice; and establishes goals and strategies for coordinating care across settings with patients, families, and other care providers. The role considers safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability in care planning and delivery, 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 the assignment, responsibilities may include ACLS, rhythm interpretation and defibrillation, advanced lifesaving medication administration, protocol-based RN-only visits, specialty patient education requiring additional certification, sedation, telemetry monitoring and rhythm management, assistance with complex procedures, advanced wound therapy, central-line management and maintenance, device interrogation, and complex infusions. Work may also include care coordination, direct patient care, patient education, telephone triage or eVisits, and assisting with or performing minor procedures. The nurse may float to other areas as needed for operational needs. This is an onsite position at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shifts are variable, typically 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., with a minimum of four shifts per four-week period. Weekend work is one to two shifts every six months, and holiday work is one holiday per year.

Requirements

Clinical experience and/or interest in caring for and managing 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

Provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care as part of an interprofessional team.
Collect and assess patient health-status 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.
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 and professional development.
Perform or direct ACLS; independently interpret rhythms and defibrillate; and administer advanced lifesaving medications, as applicable to the assignment.
Conduct independent, templated RN-only patient assessment visits and take action based on established protocols, clinical practice standards, and clinical judgment.
Provide specialty patient education when required for the role.
Provide sedation, monitor telemetry, and interpret or manage rhythm changes, as applicable to the assignment.
Assist with complex procedures and provide advanced wound therapy.
Manage and maintain central lines, including TPA administration, dressing and cap changes, access, and flushing.
Interrogate and interpret devices and take resulting action.
Administer complex infusions, including concurrent infusions, hazardous medications, and blood or blood products.
Provide patient care coordination, direct care, patient education, telephone triage or eVisits, and perform or assist with minor procedures as needed.
Float to other areas as needed for operational requirements.