STAFF RN AMBULATORY SVCS- 24 HOUR CANCER CLINIC

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

5d•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 data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care; uses evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice; 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 role delegates and supervises care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act, participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives, and assumes responsibility for professional development. Major responsibilities may include performing or directing ACLS; independent rhythm interpretation and defibrillation; administering advanced lifesaving medications; conducting independent, templated RN-only assessment visits and acting under established protocols and clinical practice standards; specialty patient education where certification or an additional certificate is required; 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 care, patient education, telephone triage/eVisits, and performing or assisting with minor procedures. The nurse may float to other areas as operational needs require. The position is based onsite at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. First- and third-shift opportunities are available; shifts are typically 12 hours but may be flexible. Weekends and holidays are required. Oncology nurses 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 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.
Oncology nurses must have or attain an oncology nursing certification or complete 10 hours of oncology-focused continuing education per year 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 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 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 take responsibility for professional development.
Perform or direct ACLS, independently interpret rhythms and defibrillate, and administer advanced lifesaving medications, as applicable.
Conduct independent RN-only assessment visits and take action under established protocols and clinical practice standards.
Provide specialty patient education when required by the role.
Provide sedation, monitor telemetry, and interpret and manage rhythm changes, as applicable.
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 and blood products.
Provide patient care coordination, direct patient care, patient education, telephone triage/eVisits, and perform or assist with minor procedures.
Float to other areas as needed for operational requirements.