Registered Nurse (RN) - Electrophysiology Lab (EP Lab)

3M HEALTHCARE; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,348 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center – Cardiac Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time position. The role involves nursing assessments, care planning, and family involvement within a cardiac unit.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited nursing program, active RN license, BLS, and strong communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills to coordinate discharge planning and ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement care, and involve patients and families.
• Anticipate and respond to significant changes in patient condition with ongoing assessment.
• Coordinate discharge planning using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based practice.
• Promote safety by identifying risks and reporting safety events promptly.
• Demonstrate communication and collaboration skills; lead and delegate to unlicensed staff.

Skills

Holistic patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Time management

Education

Nursing program completion

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Job Overview

Department: Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center – Cardiac Services. Status: Full‑time. Hours per week: 40. Pay range: $38.20 – $57.30 per hour. Schedule options include 8‑hour shifts starting at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, or 10:00 Monday to Friday, or 10‑hour shifts starting at 6:00, 7:00, or 8:50 for four weekdays. Call requirement every 13 weeks for weekend coverage. On‑call hours begin Saturday 6:00 and end Monday 6:00. Holiday requirements apply.

Major Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized interventions, evaluate the plan of care, and involve patients and families in care planning.
• Anticipate and recognize significant changes in patients’ condition and status; provide ongoing assessment and take appropriate action when changes occur.
• Alter the plan of care as needed, mobilize resources, and collaborate with health‑care team members to coordinate patient‑centered care.
• Implement strategies to reduce patient risk and increase safety.
• Assess patient and family readiness to learn and individualize teaching approaches; develop strategies to meet learning needs.
• Coordinate discharge plans using an interdisciplinary approach; apply evidence‑based practice and consistently incorporate nursing and regulatory standards.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and take appropriate action when changes are needed.
• Support shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills; promote collaboration and assume a leadership role, delegating appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety by identifying threats, intervening to prevent harm, and reporting safety events and near misses promptly.
• Participate in quality and process‑improvement initiatives, professional activities, and continuous education; complete annual competencies on time.

Licensure, Registration, and Certification

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.

Education and Experience

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Typically requires one year of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide holistic patient care and view clinical situations from a patient and family focus.
• Recognize situational changes that require unplanned interventions and respond with confidence, timeliness, and flexibility.
• Proficient computer skills and use of electronic medical records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Human‑relation skills and ability to build rapport with patients, team members, and physicians.
• Initiative, collaboration, independent decision‑making, organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving.
• Time‑management and multitasking skills in a frequently interrupted environment.
• Coordination, collaboration, delegation, and team‑building skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and reach frequently.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; 20 lbs. over the head; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Repeated use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment required.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine hand‑manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.

Benefits

• Base compensation within the listed pay range and premium pay for shifts, on‑call, and incentive pay.
• Opportunities for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program for career development.