Department:
35812 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 3CD Surgical
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
As for weekends/holidays...our current schedule:
1. RNs work every 3rd weekend.
2. RNs work every other holiday. We have a holiday assignment with group A & B that rotates every other year.
Unit 3CD has 23 bed specializing in the post-operative care of urology, colorectal, vascular, GYN and plastics. Most admissions come from PACU. They give you the tools to work as an ICU step down. PTs are high-acuity. 3CD Nurses demonstrate their lifelong commitment to excellent clinical practice and patient outcomes. Recipient of the Lighthouse and Top Dog Awards for Patient Experience. If you are looking for a fun, exciting, high-achieving, and fast paced unit, 3CD is for you!
Student Loan Forgiveness
Tuition Assistance
Military/Veteran Friendly
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
Registered Nurse (RN) 6 Surgical 3CD
Milwaukee, WI
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Where You Will Work:
3CD is a 23 bed post-op surgical unit with 15 beds for Tele Patients. 75% of patients are admitted from PACU or as stepdown from Surgical ICU. This is a fast-paced, high acuity surgical unit specializing in Gastroenterology, Urology, Gynecology, and Plastic Surgery populations. This is a great unit for experienced Med-Surg nurses seeking to advance their skills and grow in their practice. It is also a great foundational unit for new graduate nurses who seek to eventually develop into more advanced clinical settings, such as ICU, ED, OR, and NP. We are a strong performing inpatient unit as measured by their Nurse Sensitive Indicators and Patient Experience scores. 3CD team members are committed to excellent clinical practice and patient outcomes. Shared Governance is an essential part of the culture on the unit, where nurses and nursing assistants have a strong voice in the daily operations. 3CD received top tier team member engagement scores in 2021.
We9re 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
What You9ll Do:
- As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location:
The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke9s, and you9re at the center. No matter what your need 6 common surgery or pioneering treatment 6 you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes.
As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke9s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply.
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. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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