Registered Nurse - Med Surg Ortho/Neuro 7E

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Milwaukee is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Med Surg Ortho/Neuro unit. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care and coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ideal for both new graduates and seasoned nurses, this position offers ample learning opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse license required prior to hire.
• Nursing diploma or equivalent licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Serve as a primary coordinator for patient care.
• Assess patient's discharge planning needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Coordination

Assessment

Education

Diploma from an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Med Surg Ortho/Neuro 7E
• Schedule:Full Time (0.9FTE)/Day Shift -12 hour shifts
• Hospital:Columbia Saint Mary's
• Location:Milwaukee, WI

What You Will Do

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

7 East is a 32 bed Medical/Surgical Unit that specializes in Neurology & Neurosurgery as well as Orthopedics. Diagnoses for our specialties include: Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy & Seizures, brain & spinal procedures, and various orthopedic post-surgical patients. In addition to our specialties, we care for general Med/Surg patients with diagnoses such as AKI, ETOH/Opioid Withdrawal, AMS/Falls, Sepsis, DKA, & CHF…and that’s just the beginning! This unit is an excellent learning opportunity for new graduates and seasoned nurses alike looking to further their knowledge and clinical skills in Med/Surg Tele with Neuro/Ortho specialties. We foster a culture of compassion, teamwork, and acceptance and we emphasize educating our team to help them thrive. This unit is filled with many learning opportunities to advance your nursing career!

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.