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Jobing Description

Imagine Yourself Here:

At Aurora Health Care we believe that each of us can use our knowledge, experience and creativity to help people live well. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of providing people with better health care then they can get anywhere else. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals.

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Job Title

REGISTERED NURSE I

Facility

Aurora BayCare Medical Center-188

Address

2845 Greenbrier Rd

City

Green Bay

State

WI

County

Brown

Zip Code

54311

# Hours Per Pay Period (Bi-weekly)

80

Schedule

Variable PMs 1130-8, 1445-2315

Weekend Hours:

day shift

Req # (optional)

90979BR

Explore a Career In

Surgery

Job Description

Imagine yourself as a Registered Nurse in the operating room with the Aurora BayCare Medical Center where you are responsible for the following:

Provides ongoing patient centered nursing care. Completes initial assessment of patient including obtaining vital signs
and gathering pertinent health information while following decision trees and protocols.

Provides triage and consultation
to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and established guidelines.

Initiates and implements a nursing plan of care individualized to the needs of each patient.

Assesses patient/family
readiness for participation and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed.

Recognizes significant changes in patient's condition, status and need for care.

Provides ongoing assessment of patient and takes appropriate nursing actions when changes occur.

Evaluates and implements changes of the plan of care as
needed and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.

Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team.

Provides patient status updates to
physicians on a regular basis. Documents, maintains and updates accurate patient records according to agency, state,
and federal guidelines.

Administers medications, under physician/provider orders, which may include: antibiotics, narcotic pain medications,
vitamins, topical agents, insulin, blood thinners, and allergy antigens. Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy;
performs mixing of medications according to protocols.

Monitors the patient's medication needs and response to treatment. Adjusts medication as appropriate within scope of
practice and utilizing protocols established by the physician.

Performs laboratory procedures and assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection
control guidelines
Assists the physician/provider with procedures and/or surgeries.

Performs advanced clinical tasks or skills such as complex wound care, hickman/port-a-cath/PIC line, central line care, conscious sedation, hyperalimentation, venipunture,
etc., with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision.

Performs laboratory procedures using principles of
aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.

Skills / Requirements

General Qualifications

Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.

Proficient 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, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.

Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.

Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.

Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, TNCC preferred, PALS, ACLS preferred upon hire.

Discover the Benefits:

Imagine a work environment where you are valued for finding better ways of caring for our patients and are offered flexibility, mobility and growth through a wide range of career options. With Aurora you'll find a diverse and comprehensive blend of benefits designed to make your life better both inside and outside of the workplace.