STAFF RN AMBULATORY SVCS, FHHI - HOME INFUSION (2028996041)

Froedtert Health•OAK CREEK, WI

7d•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; coordinates care across settings with patients, families, and other care providers; and considers safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability when planning and delivering care. The nurse 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 role, major responsibilities may include ACLS, rhythm interpretation and defibrillation, advanced lifesaving medication administration, protocol-based RN-only 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 patient care, education, telephone triage/eVisits, and performing or assisting with minor procedures. The nurse may float to other areas as operational needs require. This is an onsite position at the CP-Drexel Town Square Health Center facility in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. It is 0.5 FTE, with two 10-hour shifts weekly. Weekends and holidays are not scheduled.

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, within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of relevant nursing experience.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care as an active member of the 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 in planning and delivering care.
Delegate and supervise care in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and pursue professional development.
Depending on role assignment, perform or direct ACLS; interpret rhythms and defibrillate; administer advanced lifesaving medications; conduct protocol-based RN-only visits; provide specialty patient education; provide sedation; monitor telemetry and manage rhythm changes; assist with complex procedures; provide advanced wound therapy; manage and maintain central lines; interrogate and interpret devices and take resultant action; and administer complex infusions.
Provide patient care coordination, direct patient care, patient education, telephone triage/eVisits, and perform or assist with minor procedures as needed.
Float to other areas when required for operational needs.