staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Electrophysiology Lab - $32-48 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Electrophysiology Lab. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with skilled Electrophysiologists, providing specialized care for patients with heart rhythm issues. You will engage in both remote and in-person management of cardiac devices, ensuring comprehensive patient care and education. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about advancing their nursing career in a growing specialty. Join a team committed to excellence and compassion in healthcare.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Wellness and Fitness Programs

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required for practice in the state.
• 2 years of experience in acute care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing patient care and education tailored to individual needs.
• Conduct assessments and update care plans based on patient status.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Decision Making

Organization Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records Systems

Windows Operating System

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Electrophysiology Lab for a nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Electrophysiology Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Aurora Health Care is the first site in Wisconsin to do dual leadless pacemakers and is also a Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) program participant.

Team environment working with our Electrophysiologists in the ambulatory setting, caring for patients with heart rhythm issues and implanted cardiac devices (pacemakers, defibrillators). RN role with variety of hands-on experience in overall management of complex patients including, triage, physician clinic, RN ran clinics, remote and in person management of implanted cardiac devices. Opportunities for continuing education in a growing and evolving specialty.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides ongoing care (assess, plan, intervention, and evaluation), according to the age specific and developmental needs of the patient. Assesses educational needs and provides teaching and counseling to the patient and their family. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care. Assumes primary responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty area.
• Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs. Provides on-going assessment of patient's response to services and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as needed. Communicates with physicians to confirm, correlate, and update patient's plan of care. Provides status update to physician on a regular basis.
• Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Provides telephone consultation/triage to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and established guidelines.
• Participates in community education programs and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Assists in development and implementation of staff orientation and educational activities.
• Follows published agency policies and procedures and regularly monitors changes or additions to them.
• Continually strives to advance knowledge and practice of clinical skills in specialty area including certification as warranted.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in acute care nursing that includes experiences in an applicable clinical specialty (such as: cardiology, urology or orthopedics).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including delegation, organization, prioritization and building team rapport.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R137759. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) -Electrophysiology Clinic

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program