RN: Patient-Centered Care & Safety Champion

Advocate Aurora Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse to participate in unit councils, governance, and quality initiatives, applying evidence-based practices to improve care processes across patient populations.

You will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, collaborating with families and the care team throughout the continuum of care while maintaining meticulous documentation in the EHR and upholding a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (EHR, email, digital platforms).

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 demonstrate knowledge of age-specific patient care and growth/development considerations.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy (EHR, digital tools)

Education

RN nursing program completion

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse to participate in unit councils, governance, and quality initiatives, applying evidence-based practices to improve care processes across patient populations.

You will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, collaborating with families and the care team throughout the continuum of care while maintaining meticulous documentation in the EHR and upholding a culture of safety.