Registered Nurse

Tech9; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

No Holidays

PTO & paid anniversary day

7% retirement contribution & 401(k)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending plan

Short- & long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

GI Associates is hiring a Registered Nurse to join a growing gastroenterology practice in southeast Wisconsin. The RN will balance hands-on patient care with team support and uphold high-quality standards for patients and families.

The role emphasizes patient education, confidentiality, and collaboration with physicians and staff to deliver compassionate, protocol-driven care in a busy GI setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited RN program.
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire.
• ACLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Patient care first approach with attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other GI Associates locations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with GIA and staff to maintain a safe, friendly environment and optimize patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Administers IV conscious sedation under physician direction.
• Performs pre- and post-operative patient assessment and monitoring.
• Completes medical documentation efficiently and timely.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical judgement

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

RN program completion

Job description

At GI Associates we believe in striving for the best outcomes for our patients, employees, and community.Imagine your next career as a digestive health expert! GI Associates is looking for motivated people to join our growing independent gastroenterology practice. Our nationally recognized physicians and dedicated team are patient-focused and provide compassionate, collaborative care to patients across southeast Wisconsin.GI Associates provides an excellent work-life balance and amazing benefits package including:No weekendsNo HolidaysPTO & paid anniversary day7% GI Associates retirement contribution & 401(k) planHealth, dental, vision InsuranceFlexible spending planShort- & long-term disabilityBasic & supplemental life insurancePosition summaryOur RN has the unique opportunity to contribute to a harmonious work environment by providing a balance of hands-on patient care while supporting our Team at GI Associates. Our RN maintains and manages our GIA Practice’s in a strong team environment and offers the highest quality of care to bothpatients and family members. This position is an integral part of the foundation at GI Associates with patients and family members looking to you for their choice of the highest quality care in GI.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with GIA and ancillary staff to uphold a safe, friendly work environment to optimize patient care and be influential in maintaining a healthy team environment.Collaborates effectively to enhance patient care and foster a supportive team environment.Maintains high level of confidentiality pertaining to the patients right to privacy.Responsible for assessment and monitoring of the patient pre- and post-operative periodResponsible for the administration of IV conscious sedation under the direction of the physicianComplete all medical documentation efficiently in a timely manner.Recognize and respond to emergency care needs as per policy.Initiates pre calls to patients prior to their scheduled procedure to answer questions and collect/analyze patient data to assess procedure appropriateness.Assist intra-procedure under the direction of the physician.Knowledgeable of proper handling of equipment and materials (scopes, light sources, and ancillary equipment)Transporting patients as neededCompletes daily and monthly emergency cart check as per policy and completes daily narcotic/drug count.Communicates to head nurse openly on any new and important information.Communicates to manager on any patient or employee issues.Dedicated to comprehensive patient education.Integral in assisting with prioritizing STAT, important & normal patient information/clinical results and provides information to the appropriate staff (Physician, Triage Department, Hospital Department, etc.)Eager and willingness to learn and grow in the knowledge of GI Anatomy and Physiology, Disease ·Processes and GI related diagnostic procedures and treatment.Minimum QualificationsCompletion of accredited RN programCurrent RN licensure for the State of WisconsinPractice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and clinical judgement.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain upon hire.Patient care first approach with strong attention to detailWillingness and ability to travel to other GI Associates locations as needed to support operational needsStrong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations with compassion and professionalism.Physical & Mental DemandsAble to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach and stoop throughout entire shift to accomplish tasksAble to push, pull, lift and/or move patients in beds/stretchers as part of routine careAble to work through interruptions, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentFrequently uses a computer for typing and EMR documentation; requires accurate and efficient data entry abilitiesFrequently uses the telephone to contact patients for appointment scheduling, follow-up care, test results, and other clinical communicationsE04JI80004vh409adxr