staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $37-56 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Med Surg unit. In this vital role, you will utilize your nursing expertise to assess patient needs, implement individualized care strategies, and ensure the safety and well-being of patients. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic healthcare team while participating in quality improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and advancing your professional development, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Pet insurance

Wellness and fitness programs

Mileage reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Discount program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required and BLS certification.
• 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate discharge plans and promote patient safety.

Skills

Holistic patient care

Communication skills

Critical decision making

Proficient computer skills

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

Electronic medical records systems

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety.
• Applies ethical decision making and participates as an effective member of the patient care team.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives.
• Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education Required:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care.
• Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.

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 have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R145735. Posted job title: Registered Nurse WEP

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well.

Benefits:

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program