staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $37-56 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through individualized interventions and collaboration with a dedicated team. You'll utilize your nursing expertise to ensure patient safety, promote a culture of excellence, and engage in continuous professional development. With a commitment to holistic patient care and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their nursing career while making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Wellness and Fitness Programs

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in OR.
• Registered Nurse license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate discharge plans and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Holistic Patient Care

Electronic Medical Records

Communication Skills

Critical Decision Making

Time Management

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

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Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $37-56 per hour New

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 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. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other healthcare team members to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
• Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• 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.
• Preference for previous OR experience and/or OR clinical rotation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus.
• Recognizes situational changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions, and responds with confidence, timeliness, and flexibility.
• Proficient with electronic medical records and email systems.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians. Takes initiative and collaborates effectively.
• Capable of making critical, independent decisions.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities in a dynamic environment.
• Team building, delegation, and collaboration skills.

Certification Addendum:

• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach, and twist frequently.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, 20 lbs over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform transfers with assistance.
• Use of foot pedals, exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases, requiring protective gear.
• Good functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine hand manipulation skills.
• Operate necessary equipment.

This job description provides a general overview and may include additional duties as required.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R151466. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room South Shore

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses embody values of excellence, compassion, and respect, collaborating to help people live well. We support your professional growth with resources, education, and a supportive care environment. Your voice is valued whether at a Magnet-designated hospital or other care sites.

Join us and help make Advocate Aurora the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

Benefits include:

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness and Fitness Programs
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Discount Programs