Registered Nurse; RN

Staff – Registered Nurse (RN)

Location:

Milwaukee, WI 53226

Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibility of Extension)

The Registered Nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or the situation.

• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes for an individualized patient plan.
• Develop plans that prescribe strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement the identified plan and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
• Integrate evidence and research findings into nursing practice.
• Utilize current evidence-based nursing knowledge to guide practice and initiate changes.
• Participate in the formulation of evidence-based practice through research, as appropriate.
• Contribute to quality nursing practice through creativity and innovation.
• Identify practice aspects important for quality monitoring and use benchmarks to assess quality, safety, and effectiveness.
• Apply the PDSA model to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
• Participate in or lead interprofessional teams to evaluate clinical care and health services.
• Participate in efforts to minimize costs and eliminate unnecessary duplication.
• Identify and correct process inefficiencies in daily work routines.
• Respond consistently and promptly to patient call lights and needs.
• Utilize appropriate resources to deliver safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing care.
• Assess patient care needs and available resources to achieve desired outcomes.
• Identify potential harm, task complexity, and outcomes when allocating resources.
• Delegate elements of care appropriately in accordance with legal and policy requirements.
• Advocate for resources and technology that enhance nursing practice.
• Modify practice to promote positive interaction between patients, care providers, and technology.
• Collaborate with the Flow Coordinator, Shift Coordinator, and hospital leadership to manage patient flow.
• Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner and promote reduction of environmental health risks.
• Assess practice environments for factors that may threaten health, such as noise, light, and odor.
• Advocate for judicious use of healthcare products and communicate environmental health risks.
• Utilize scientific evidence to evaluate environmental threats and participate in strategies to promote healthy communities.
• Assess personal communication skills in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attains knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice.

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• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing and eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

• Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Multi-state Nursing License from a participating NLC state.

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