STAFF RN, ECHOCARDIOLOGY

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

2d • 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 Staff RN - Ambulatory Services systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services establishes goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services delegates and supervises care in accordance with the WI Nurse Practice. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development. Major responsibilities of this role will include one or more of the following:
o Perform/direct ACLS
o Independent rhythm interpretation and defibrillation
o Administration of advanced lifesaving medications
o Independent, templated (“RN-only”) visits for patient assessment, with action taken based on established protocols and/or clinical practice standards using clinical judgement to determine intervention timing/specifics.
o Specialty patient education where certification/additional certificate is required for role (listed in job requirements) o Sedation o Telemetry monitoring & interpretation/management of rhythm changes
o Assisting with complex procedures - (RN doing care / work on patient, or RN has role in treatment / procedure, etc.)
o Advanced wound therapy (VACs, debridement, etc.) o Central line management (TPA administration) and maintenance (dressing / cap changes, access / flushing)
o Device interrogation and interpretation with resultant action o Complex infusions (concurrent infusions, hazardous medication administration, blood and blood products, etc.) Work may also include patient care coordination, direct patient care, patient education, telephone triage/eVisits, and performing/assisting with minor procedures. May float to other areas on as needed for operations need.

Requirements

• Clinical experience and/or interest in the care and management of patient populations specific to the area of employment is required.
• Nursing licensure is required.
• Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of relevant nursing experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform/direct ACLS
• Independent rhythm interpretation and defibrillation
• Administration of advanced lifesaving medications
• Independent, templated (“RN-only”) visits for patient assessment, with action taken based on established protocols and/or clinical practice standards using clinical judgement to determine intervention timing/specifics.
• Specialty patient education where certification/additional certificate is required for role (listed in job requirements)
• Sedation
• Telemetry monitoring & interpretation/management of rhythm changes
• Assisting with complex procedures - (RN doing care / work on patient, or RN has role in treatment / procedure, etc.)
• Advanced wound therapy (VACs, debridement, etc.)
• Central line management (TPA administration) and maintenance (dressing / cap changes, access / flushing)
• Device interrogation and interpretation with resultant action
• Complex infusions (concurrent infusions, hazardous medication administration, blood and blood products, etc.)
• Patient care coordination
• Direct patient care
• Patient education
• Telephone triage/eVisits
• Performing/assisting with minor procedures
• Float to other areas on as needed for operations need.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level