Job DetailsAssociate's Degree
For a 3 rd year in a row, Aspirus has been recognized as one of the top 15 Top Health Systems in the United States by IBM Watson in their annual study identifying the top-performing health systems in the country based on overall organizational performance.
This position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign On Bonus for RN's with greater than 1 year experience.
We are seeking an
Imaging/Radiology Nurse Navigator in
Wausau, WI at
Aspirus Wausau Hospital who functions as an active health advisor and advocate throughout the process of screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lung conditions. Primary responsibilities include providing patient education & answering questions about procedures and studies performed as part of the diagnosis process within the Imaging Department; informing patients of study results; and arranging for appropriate follow-up if emotional and social needs require special intervention.
All Imaging Nurse Navigators also function as an Imaging Ambulatory Nurse. In this role the RN is responsible for preparting patients for imaging studies such as CT and MRI.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of general nursing care particularly focused on cancer and pulmonology acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in nursing.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in women's health.
- Possesses an active Wisconsin RN nursing license.
- Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Current ACLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Functions as a Radiology Ambulatory Nurse
- Performs patient assessments, screening for procedures and provides patient education pre and post procedure
- Administers medications, manages IV access, and performs Point of Care Lab testing.
- Manages patient care needs and responds to medical emergencies within Wausau Hospital Radiology Department and at the Imaging Center
- Documents in EMR.
Hours: Full time Benefit package available
, 72 hours every two weeks, Monday - Friday day shift
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits.
Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care .
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.