RN, Ambulatory Services - Reproductive Medicine

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

89d•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; 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 nurse considers safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability in 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 ACLS, independent rhythm interpretation and defibrillation, administration of advanced lifesaving medications, protocol-based RN-only visits, specialty patient education requiring role-specific certification, sedation, telemetry monitoring and management of rhythm changes, assistance with complex procedures, advanced wound therapy, central line management and maintenance, device interrogation and interpretation, and complex infusions. Work may also include 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. The position is onsite at the CP-North Hills Health Center in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. It is 0.5 FTE, with 20 standard hours per week. The schedule is a day shift: Monday, Friday, and every other Tuesday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Weekend work is one weekend per month, and holiday work is two holidays 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.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Collaborate as an active member of 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 for 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 initiatives and professional development.
Perform or direct ACLS; independently interpret rhythms and defibrillate; and administer advanced lifesaving medications.
Conduct protocol-based, independent RN-only patient assessment visits and determine interventions using clinical judgment.
Provide specialty patient education when required for the role.
Provide sedation and monitor telemetry, interpreting and managing rhythm changes.
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 or manage complex infusions, including concurrent infusions, hazardous medications, blood, and blood products.
Coordinate and provide direct patient care, patient education, telephone triage and eVisits, and perform or assist with minor procedures.
Float to other areas as needed for operational needs.