staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $32-52 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Sheboygan
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med
Surg for a nursing job in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.Job Description &
Requirements
You will be helping our patients live well by:Preparing and rooming
the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and
gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e.
chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications).Performing
laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen
collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and
standard precautions/infection control guidelines.Assisting the
physician/advance practice provider (APP) with procedures and
surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG,
cautery, colposcopy, etc.Administering routine medications, under
physician/APP orders, which may include but are not limited to
immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins and topical agents.Providing
basic patient instructions on the performance of routine tasks or
skills. Following through with necessary procedure or test
requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and
referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to
registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice
guidelines and relays information back to patient as
directed.Communicating with physicians and other members of the
health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and makes adjustments
as necessary. Effectively communicating accurate and timely
information with the patient.May perform basic and advanced
clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and
appropriate advanced skills and competencies such as but not
limited to removal of sutures and staples, straight
catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose
culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick,
EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, etc., under clinical
supervision.Licenses & CertificationsLPN: Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member
practices, andBasic 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.MA: 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.DegreesLPN:
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion
of an accredited or approved program in Practical NursingMA:
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical
AssistantKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProficient computer skills
including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating
system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records
systems. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and
interpersonal skills. Ability to develop rapport and maintain
positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff,
and physicians. Good organization, prioritization, and
problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task with frequent
interruptions.Sign On BonusGrow your career and your bank account.
This position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus! If a
two-year commitment is signed, you will receive a $2,500 bonus on a
paycheck following your first 90 days of employment.Grow your
career (and your bank account) when you're hired as an MA. This
position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus! If a two-year
commitment is signed, you will receive a $2,500 bonus on a paycheck
following your first 90 days of employment (External Only).Physical
Requirements and Working Conditions:
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