Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Department:

36102 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Emergency Department

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time 12-hour shifts with weekend and Holiday rotation

Weekend Program if available

Elevate your work/home life balance as an employee with the following:

• This position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000 payable after hire.
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000
• Tuition Assistance up to $7,200
• RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates
• Military/Veteran Friendly
• Nurse Residency for RN’s with less than 2-years experience
• Full Time 12-hour shifts with weekend/holiday rotation (and/or Weekend Program)

Join the highly skilled nurses in the Emergency Department at West Allis Medical Center.  Every day offers a learning experience as anything can and will come through the doors.  Provide care for patients being treated for acute injuries, illnesses, and exacerbations of chronic health care conditions in a hospital supported structure.  Attain certification in ACLS, PALS and TNCC.  Work with a phenomenal team of Emergency Medicine Physicians who partner closely with the nursing team.  Deliver knowledgeable, skilled amd compassionate care to a diverse population of patients.

Develop and expand your practice with the following:

• Newly Licensed RN’s: team support throughout orientation, Nurse Residency Program, and continued education to build a strong foundation in your professional practice.
• Experienced RN’s: Join our winning team!  Bring your skill set and we will foster your professional development in the organization.
• Being part of a highly skilled, resilient nursing team committed to delivering quality, compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations.
• Quickly adapt into highly effective working relationships through consistent collaboration with the team.
• Coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
• Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a ti