RN, Echocardiology

Job Summary

The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic patient and family centered care. The role systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care. The role utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The role establishes goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers. The role considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care. The role delegates and supervises care in accordance with the WI Nurse Practice. The role participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development.

Major 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.)

Experience Description

Clinical experience and/or interest in the care and management of patient populations specific to the area of employment is required. At least 1 year of relevant nursing experience is preferred.

Educational Description

Nursing licensure is required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Licensure Description

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.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retail 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