staff - Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $32-52 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Elkhorn
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ICU -
Intensive Care Unit Assistant for a nursing job in Elkhorn,
Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 24 hours per week
- Shift: nights
- Employment Type: Staff
- Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical
setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse
(RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines
of corresponding state regulations. Performs clerical and system
coordination for the nursing units and delegated tasks in patient
care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures
patients and family are treated in a holistic manner with dignity
and respect. Monitors and updates orders and schedules diagnostic
and therapeutic services. Ensures accuracy and frequent updates of
unit census, patient information, and level of care. Coordinates
all nursing unit communications and activities. Acts as a
receptionist, greeting and/or directing patients, visitors,
physicians, and other health care providers.
- Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral
hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include
use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of
motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and
documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration),
I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as
requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record
(EMR).
- Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under
supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room,
removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings.
Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and
answers call-lights promptly.
- Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly
communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to
RN. Documents appropriately. Performs various patient positioning
and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling
while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices.
- Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of the patient
under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal,
proper positioning and diet selection. Performs tasks related to
maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin
care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided
and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression
devices.
- Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs
point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for
accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency
as required. Under direction of RN and as determined by site/unit
requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem
care, perform phlebotomy, ECGs, bladder scans and other skills as
allowed under state regulations.
- Practices within policies and procedures of infection
prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile
and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials
and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in
isolation.
- Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various
departments for patients on nursing units. Maintains a working
knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and
treatment departments to facilitate the scheduling of tests and
treatments. Maintains working knowledge of EHR system and other
computer systems for ordering patient and unit supplies and
equipment. Processes daily patient charges and/or related
procedures through the system.
- Facilitates communications required to support patient care,
including the multiple-line telephone, unit/site paging and the
hospital information system. Screens incoming telephone calls.
Monitors department office equipment and troubleshoots minor
problems. Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
- Compiles necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers,
discharges and expirations. Obtains appropriate copies of medical
records for transfers to nursing homes and other health care
facilities. Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate
patient demographic information, patient identification and
registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of
care.
- Establishes and maintains positive customer relations and
contributes to a harmonious work environment. Quickly and
courteously acknowledges requests, responds to call lights,
demonstrates proper phone etiquette and fosters communication
between the health care team.Licenses & Certifications
- Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State
Registry in which the team member practices., and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
-certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs
to be obtained within 45 days.Degrees
- High School Graduate, or
- Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High
School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).Required Functional Experience
- No experience requiredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent oral and written communications.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set
priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to
interruptions and changing priorities/workloads.
- High level of attention to detail essential.
- Certification AddendumTeam members will maintain annual
educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.
DNV, CARF or others).Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R105038. Posted
job title: Nursing Assistant ICUAbout Advocate Aurora
HealthAdvocate 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
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