Registered Nurse Lead - Interventional Procedure

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, seeks a Registered Nurse Lead for Interventional Procedure. The role leads clinical care, coordinates nursing activities, and collaborates with the health care team to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

The RN Lead administers medications and IVs, supervises staff, organizes patient rooms, and participates in quality assurance. A nursing degree and licensure are required; BLS/ACLS/PALS and NIHSS certifications are preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Entry level experience acceptable.
• Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS or ability to obtain within 6 weeks.
• Maintains NIHSS certification.
• Licensure to practice in Wisconsin and/or Illinois eligible.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer nursing care using the nursing process.
• Lead and supervise staff during assigned shift.
• Administer medications, IVs, and treatments per policy.
• Coordinate patient teaching and discharge planning.
• Maintain clean, organized patient rooms and unit areas.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and emergencies.

Skills

English language proficiency

Leadership/communication

Nursing process

Equipment operation

Education

Associate Degree: Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse Lead - Interventional Procedure

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Registered Nurse Lead - Interventional Procedure

• 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

  • • Maintains current BLS/ACLS/PALS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
    • Maintains current NIHSS certification.
    • 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.

  • Supervises staff assigned to designated shift.

  • Participates in the annual performance evaluation process with unit leadership.

  • Maintains ongoing assessment of staff competencies and department skill completion.

  • Works with unit leadership in the ongoing performance improvement projects as assigned.