RN, Translation Research Unit

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career tuition assistance

Academic partnership with MCW

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Full benefits package

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services at Froedtert Health works with an interprofessional team to deliver patient- and family-centered oncology care in an outpatient setting. You administer IV chemotherapy, immunotherapy, investigational therapies, and supportive treatments while educating patients and families and monitoring responses.

You will collaborate with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and research staff to ensure protocol-driven care and contribute to ongoing quality initiatives and

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing experience required; oncology interest preferred.
• Oncology nursing certification or 10 hours oncology-focused CE annually.
• Wisconsin RN license or multi-state license required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform/direct ACLS and rhythm interpretation.
• Administer IV chemotherapy, immunotherapy, investigational therapies, and supportive meds.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and processes.
• Monitor treatment responses and safety; adjust care based on protocols.
• Coordinate with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and research staff to ensure protocol-driven care.

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours: 40.00

Shift: Shift 1, four 12-hour shifts, start time will vary.

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere

Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours: 40.00

Shift: Shift 1, four 12-hour shifts, start time will vary.

Join our Outpatient Cancer Translation Research Infusion team in a dynamic, research-driven environment where you'll deliver exceptional, patient-centered care while contributing to the advancement of innovative cancer treatments. This unique opportunity offers the chance to care for patients participating in cutting-edge clinical research, including early-phase and Phase I clinical trials, alongside a collaborative team dedicated to excellence, discovery, and professional growth. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive outpatient oncology care by administering IV chemotherapy, immunotherapy, investigational therapies, and supportive treatments. You'll educate patients and families, closely monitor treatment responses, and partner with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and research staff to ensure the safe, compassionate delivery of both standard-of-care and protocol-driven therapies.

Job Summary:

The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic patient and family centered care. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services establishes goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services delegates and supervises care in accordance with the WI Nurse Practice. The Staff RN - Ambulatory Services participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development. Major responsibilities of this role will include one or more of the following:

• Perform/direct ACLS
• Independent rhythm interpretation and defibrillation
• Administration of advanced lifesaving medications
• Independent, templated ("RN-only") visits for patient assessment, with action taken based on established protocols and/or clinical practice standards using clinical judgement to determine intervention timing/specifics.
• Specialty patient education where certification/additional certificate is required for role (listed in job requirements) o Sedation o Telemetry monitoring & interpretation/management of rhythm changes
• Assisting with complex procedures - (RN doing care / work on patient, or RN has role in treatment / procedure, etc.)
• Advanced wound therapy (VACs, debridement, etc.) o Central line management (TPA administration) and maintenance (dressing / cap changes, access / flushing)
• Device interrogation and interpretation with resultant action o Complex infusions (concurrent infusions, hazardous medication administration, blood and blood products, etc.) Work may also include patient care coordination, direct patient care, patient education, telephone triage/eVisits, and performing/assisting with minor procedures. May float to other areas on as needed for operations need.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

Clinical experience and/or interest in the care and management of patient populations specific to the area of employment is required. At least 1 year of relevant nursing experience is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Nursing licensure is required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Oncology: RNs must have/attain an oncology nursing certification or complete 10 hours oncology-focused CE education/year on an ongoing basis.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.