Registered Nurse Job at Advocate Health Care (West Allis)

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) for the OB Clinic, supporting the Physician practice and their high-risk patient population. Schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 at West Allis Woman's Pavilion.

Job Responsibility

Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care
Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes
Upholds and promotes a culture of safety
Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed
May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation
Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care
Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel
Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation
May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.)
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently
Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills
Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation
Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions

Nice to have

OBGYN/Labor and Delivery experience preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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