Froedtert Health is looking for a dedicated RN with a passion for post-op care for our extended recovery unit. The Staff Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The position would be located at Froedtert Hospital.

The ideal candidate for this role has experience in post-op care and a BSN.

About the unit

The ERU provides overnight care for patients recovering from outpatient surgery and certain GI or Interventional Radiology procedures. The majority of surgical patients cared for are those recovering from Eye, Oral, ENT, Orthopedic, Plastic, Urology, GYN, and General Surgery.

There are a total of 14 beds designated for Extended Recovery Unit patients:

•8 beds in the ERU
•6 beds on 4P

The patients staying in ERU beds receive quality care throughout their stay and are typically ready for discharge by 10:00 am the morning following their surgery or procedure.

Here are the details regarding our current opening:

Department: Extended Recovery Unit
FTE: 0.575
Shift: 2
Work Schedule: 10/80
Hours: Every Tuesday & Wednesday & every other Friday PM shifts 1500-2330; and every other Saturday 0630-1230

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Qualifications:
Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment.
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Upon hire any non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed registered nurse experience will be required to enroll in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program. Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire and the degree program must be completed within 5 years of enrollment, or 6 years if program is MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a 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.

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, retirement, and more!

 Provides input into decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge of assigned staff.

· Provides clinical supervision to nursing staff 

· Oversees training and ensures competencies.

· Recommends and implements nursing care practices, standards, and procedures agency wide 

·Remains current in best practices via review of appropriate literature, attendance at professional conferences and meetings, or visitations to other providers.

· Visits each program site regularly to observe nursing staff and reviews medical records.

· Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures agency wide

· Undertakes appropriate follow-up activities with each nurse including training and professional development activities

· Conducts frequent, periodic medical reviews to ensure quality of medical care provided

· Ensures that all records are maintained in an accurate and up to date manner; and that all requirements pertaining to documentation of health history including immunizations, illness, accidents, etc., are being met

· Follows up with individual’s primary physicians, medical specialists or consultants concerning any quality of care issues that may be identified

· Recommends appropriate changes, oversees implementation and follows up to ensure compliance

· Monitors staff training initiatives in health related areas such as personal hygiene, dental hygiene, infection control, blood borne pathogen exposure control, medical orientation, adaptive equipment, vital signs, First Aid, CPR, etc. to ensure that staff are appropriately trained and kept up to date

· Serves as a standing member of Agency-wide committees

· Keeps abreast of changes in field

· Ensures that nursing staff are well versed in curricula presented in health related training programs and that nursing staff oversight and direction in residences is consistent with training curricula

· Oversees and coordinates medication administration program to ensure that all staff are well trained and up to date in their certifications

·Participates in follow up activities resulting from medication errors including any corrective action which may be necessary

· Assumes leadership role with respect to health related issues

· Acts as a Registered Nurse as needed

· Functions as a resource to agency on health related matters

· Performs other related duties as requested

We are seeking RNs who can plan, organize and direct home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

• Must have experience working with patients with tracheostomies and ventilators
• Must have the ability to manage nursing care plans, educate patient and family on appropriate treatment to assist in improving and/or maintaining health
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment and perform all job responsibilities in a safe manner
• Administer medications within scope of practice
• Report changes in a patients condition promptly and appropriately to the physician/appropriate individual
• Appropriately complete documentation for patient care
• Mobilize resources during a crisis
• Act as liaison between the physician, staff and patient/family by communicating with family members/physicians regarding specific patient needs, complexities or unusual findings to promote continuity of care
• Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to changes in work environment

Job Responsibilities of RN:

Patient Care

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.oophorectomy

Goal:
Skilled Nursing aims to provide comfort and support while helping individuals regain or maintain their level of functioning. This can include Long Term Care, Sub Acute Care and/or Memory Unit care.

Skilled Nursing Facility RN/LVN Job Responsibilities:

• Skilled Nursing Facilities require a nurse who is capable of balancing the needs of multiple patients in a timely manner
• Nurses may be expected to perform med pass and treatment including wound & ostomy care, breathing treatments, post-op care, infusion therapies, urinary catheter insertion & care, and feeding tube care
• Nurses must ensure the safety and physical comfort of the patient as well as the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs
• Documentation according to client’s policy

Responsibilities:

• Provides hands-on skilled nursing care to patients requiring various type of infusion therapies
• May take place in home or clinical setting
• Must be able to initiate and maintain IV access
• Careful monitoring of patient condition throughout infusion process
• Documentation according to client’s policy
• Performance of sterile PICC line dressing changes
• Familiarity with Port-a-Cath and other needle-less access devices a plus

Job Type: Per Diem

Primary Locations:

• San Francisco
• San Jose
• Tracy
• Palo Alto

We are seeking LVNs to work in various facilities and/or client’s homes providing direct patient care:

• Must have experience working with patients with tracheostomies and ventilators
• Must have the ability to manage nursing care plans, educate patient and family on appropriate treatment to assist in improving and/or maintaining health
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment and perform all job responsibilities in a safe manner
• Administer medications within scope of practice
• Report changes in a patients condition promptly and appropriately to the physician/appropriate individual
• Appropriately complete documentation for patient care
• Mobilize resources during a crisis
• Act as liaison between the physician, staff and patient/family by communicating with family members/physicians regarding specific patient needs, complexities or unusual findings to promote continuity of care
• Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to changes in work environment

Job Responsibilities of LVN:

• Basic knowledge of clinical procedures, medical terminology
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral/written)
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with people, both internal and external customers
• Maintain a calm demeanor while completing multiple tasks
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates the ability to accept, implement, and evaluate change

• Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, 

• Sevres as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families. 

• Consistently communicates effectively and respectfully.

• Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process. 

• Demonstrates developed assessment skills. Recognizes the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. 

• Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, and chart). 

• Plans and implements patient care independently. 

• Demonstrates effective listening skills. 

• Individualizes care based upon the knowledge of the patient and the family. 

• Identifies and implements a course of action in non-routine situations. 

• Respects and maintains confidential information. 

• Collects, reports, analyzes and provides data on an ongoing basis and as required by physician and/or interdisciplinary teams in accordance with organization standards. 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. (BSN Preferred)

• 2 yrs of recent concurrent Med/Surg Tele nursing experience within the past five years. 

• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Georgia or Multi-State Nursing license.

• BLS and ACLS certification required.