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

Froedtert Health•MANITOWOC, 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 the plan of care, and uses evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The nurse establishes goals and strategies for coordinating care across settings with the patient, family, and other care providers; 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. Major responsibilities may include one or more advanced clinical activities, such as performing or directing ACLS; independent rhythm interpretation and defibrillation; administering advanced lifesaving medications; conducting independent, templated RN-only patient assessment visits and acting under established protocols or clinical practice standards; specialty patient education where certification or an additional certificate is required; sedation; telemetry monitoring and rhythm-change management; assisting with complex procedures; advanced wound therapy; central-line management and maintenance; device interrogation and interpretation; 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 or eVisits, and performing or assisting with minor procedures. The nurse may float to other areas as needed for operational needs.

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.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

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 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, interpret rhythms and defibrillate, and administer advanced lifesaving medications, as applicable to the role.
Conduct independent, templated RN-only assessment visits and take action using established protocols, practice standards, and clinical judgment.
Provide specialty patient education when certification or an additional certificate is required.
Provide sedation, monitor and interpret telemetry, manage rhythm changes, and assist with complex procedures, as applicable.
Provide advanced wound therapy and manage and maintain central lines, including TPA administration, dressing and cap changes, access, and flushing, as applicable.
Interrogate and interpret devices and take appropriate 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 or eVisits; and perform or assist with minor procedures.
Float to other areas as needed for operational needs.