Charge Lead RN: Nursing Leader in Quality & Safety

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care, participate in governance, and support quality initiatives. You will apply evidence-based practices, utilize the nursing process, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) served.
• Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• 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. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Computer skills

Education

BSN

RN licensure

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care, participate in governance, and support quality initiatives. You will apply evidence-based practices, utilize the nursing process, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.