Registered Nurse (RN) Urology Circulator

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Educational Assistance Program

Defined contribution retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse at the Urology Center in Milwaukee, WI. The role supports outpatient and inpatient urology services with flexible start times and a 0.9 FTE commitment requiring one day off every two weeks.

Responsibilities include delivering individualized patient care, monitoring changes, and coordinating discharge planning. Candidates must have an RN license, BLS, and at least one year of med/surg or surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• One year of experience preferred, especially in med/surg or surgical settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized care using the nursing process and tailor care plans to each patient.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, coordinating with the healthcare team.
• Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and ensuring correct patient identification and sites.
• Educate patients and families and support discharge readiness.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning across disciplines to ensure smooth transitions.
• Lead and delegate effectively, supporting unlicensed staff as needed.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education and governance participation.
• Handle patient care tasks including positioning, sterile setup, and documentation.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Med/Surg experience

Communication skills

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Department:

38921 Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center - Urology Center

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• 0.9 FTE position, 1 day off within a two week pay period. day off based on department need.
• 8hr shifts start time flexible based on department need
• 6am to 730am. (most days 7-3:30)
• Weekend On Call Required 1 weekend every 5 weeks
• Holiday On Call Required 1-2 holidays a year (6 observed holidays unit is closed)
• Urology Center: 3 Cysto Rooms performing primarily, cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, TURP, TURBT and prostate biopsies

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) - Urology Center

Milwaukee, WI, United States

Where You Will Work:

The Urology department handles outpatient, same day surgery and inpatient urology cases.

We have a group of urologist that we work with on a regular bases. services include

• kidney stone cases
• resections of bladder tumors
• prostates
• stent placements
• cystoscopies,
• retrogrades,
• as well as consults, for foley and suprapubic tube changes.

Both local and anesthesia cases.

We're Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• One year experience - preference for med/surg experience, and or surgical

What You'll Do:

• Deliver individualized care using the nursing process- assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly. Verifies patient identity, allergies, and surgical site
• Educate patients and families , adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum.
• Lead and delegate effectively , fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities.
• Patient Care - positioning of patient, maintains sterile and safe environment, prepares the OR with necessary supplies, time outs, checks for inventory, and documents all aspects of the procedure

About This Location:

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care
community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise.
The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and
neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professional
governance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 years
of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making. Aurora St.
Luke's has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since
2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation in
February 2024.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.);

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.