Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit

JOB REQUIREMENTS : The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is a 15-bed, outpatient specialty area within the hospital. It may also be called an observation unit.

It is a place where a patient 's health can be monitored when they do not meet the requirements for inpatient hospitalization yet require further observation before they go home.

The unit allows our patients to rest in a comfortable, private healing space and to stay longer than a traditional emergency room visit.

It is designed for patients who need tests or short-term treatments. A patient in this unit will benefit from a quick assessment of their condition, less time in the hospital, a lower cost of care, and a better experience.

What You Will Do : The clinical nurseis a competent practitioner who integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of patients and families.

Care is delivered using a deliberate, systematic approach and practices are guided by increasing awareness of patterns of patient responses in recurrent situations.

These nurses demonstrate mastery of most technical skills, and begin to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus as they provide professional nursing care within clinical areas / campuses as required by staffing matrices.

These nurses also supervise and direct delegated nursing acts commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated abilities of the person supervised.

What You Will Need : Associates degree of nursing is required. Preferred education level is a bachelor 's degree Registered Nurse (RN), Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or ability to obtain at time of hire Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or ability to obtain during orietation About Us : ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services.

The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health and well-being of the community by combining skill, compassion and innovation.

The ProHealth family includes Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin, ProHealthMedical Group clinics, AngelsGrace Hospice, ProHealth Home Care & Hospice, West Wood Health & Fitness Center and Regency Senior Communities.

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ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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