Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care (Cardiac Stepdown)

Froedtert South, Inc.
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States, 53158
Full-time
  • POSITION PURPOSE
  • Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process which involves : an assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs;

planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patient’s care plan; and evaluation of the patient’s response to that care.

Complies with all established standards and practices.

  • MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • Associate Degree : Nursing
  • MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Entry Level
  • LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • Current BLS and / or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
  • Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and / or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.
  • The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.
  • PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department / unit skills list.

Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital / nursing policy.

  • Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice.
  • Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established timeframes.
  • Administers medications, IV’s and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
  • Coordinates patient teaching.
  • Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy / procedure manuals.
  • Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.
  • Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.
  • Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
  • Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
  • Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.
  • Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested.

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