At GI Associates we believe in striving for the best outcomes for our patients, employees, and community.
Imagine your next career as a digestive health expert! GI Associates is looking for motivated people to join our growing independent gastroenterology practice. Our nationally recognized physicians and dedicated team are patient-focused and provide compassionate, collaborative care to patients across southeast Wisconsin.
GI Associates provides an excellent work-life balance and amazing benefits package including:
No weekends
No Holidays
PTO & paid anniversary day
7% GI Associates retirement contribution & 401(k) plan
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Flexible spending plan
Short- & long-term disability
Basic & supplemental life insurance
Critical Shift Incentive Compensation
Position summary
Our Charge Nurse position has the unique opportunity to contribute to a harmonious work environment by providing patient care while supporting our physician practice at GI Associates. Our position maintains and manages our GI Practice’s in a strong team environment and offers the highest quality of care to both patients, family members, and community. Our Charge Nurse position is an integral part of the foundation at GI Associates with patients and family members looking to you for their choice of the highest quality care in GI.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining the flow of the current daily schedule
Responsible for keeping rooms turn around to accommodate the daily schedule
Readjust staff hours/work assignments to accommodate the current daily schedule, during situations when a coworker has called in for their scheduled hours
Redirect staff assignments to accommodate changes in the daily schedule
Helps with the assessment and monitoring of the patient pre, intra and post procedure
Responds to any emergency situation as per protocols
Helps troubleshoot any problems with equipment
Helps with any issues that might arise from patients, staff, physicians and any other customers in the ASC area
Knowledgeable of all aspects of care delivered in the ASC
Knowledgeable of all job duties performed in the ASC
Promotes an environment that is patient and employee friendly
Communicates any changes in the schedule to the appropriate employee
Maintains high level of confidentiality pertaining to employees and patients to promote their right to privacy
Communicates to the Manager of the Endoscopy Center or the Director of Clinical Services any patient or employee issues
Maintains own professional growth through continuing education
Maintains acceptable attendance levels, meeting dress code requirements, and working within the guidelines of the employee’s handbook
Follows the Endoscopy Center policies and procedures
Promotes teamwork and cooperation to all employees
Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family members, physicians, coworkers and outside customers
Maintains a safe work environment
Flexible to meet the needs of the department
Minimum Requirements
Completion accredited RN program
Current RN licensure for the State of Wisconsin
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (ability to obtain upon hire)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required (ability to obtain upon hire)
Two (2) years medical surgical experience for RN
Previous gastroenterology experience preferred
One (1) year leadership experience preferred
Patient-care first approach with strong attention to detail
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations with compassion and professionalism.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, co-workers, and outside customers
Willingness and ability to travel to other GI Associates locations as needed to support operational needs
Physical & Mental Demands
Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach and stoop throughout entire shift to accomplish tasks
Able to push, pull, lift and/or move patients in beds/stretchers as part of routine care
Able to work through interruptions, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Able to work under minimal supervision; responds to changing priorities and role needs.
Frequently uses a computer for typing and EMR documentation; requires accurate and efficient data entry abilities
Frequently uses the telephone to contact patients for appointment scheduling, follow-up care, test results, and other clinical communications
At GI Associates we believe in striving for the best outcomes for our patients, employees, and community. Imagine your next career as a digestive health expert! GI Associates is looking for motivated people to join our growing independent gastroenterology practice. Our nationally recognized physicians and dedicated team are patient-focused and provide compassionate, collaborative care to patients across southeast Wisconsin. GI Associates provides an excellent work-life balance and amazing benefits package including: No weekends No Holidays PTO & paid anniversary day 7% GI Associates retirement contribution & 401(k) plan Health, dental, vision InsuranceFlexible spending plan Short- & long-term disability Basic & supplemental life insurance