Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - NICU - Weekends

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

This full-time Registered Nurse position in the NICU at Aurora Sinai Medical Center requires 36 hours per week, including every Saturday and Sunday day shift (07-1930) and one additional 12-hour shift. The role includes on-call and holiday rotation per department needs, with one weekend off allowed per quarter. NRP certification is required within 6 months of hire, and NICU experience is mandatory. The pay range for this position is $38.20 - $57.30. The role involves engaging in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices. The nurse will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. Key responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, adjusting care plans, mobilizing resources, and collaborating with the care team to influence care outcomes, while upholding a culture of safety and continuously evaluating patient, team, and unit outcomes. The nurse may administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols, demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, and foster team collaboration and appropriate delegation. Professional development, required education, and certifications must be maintained, adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics and practicing ethical decision-making. The role also involves appropriate delegation to other nursing personnel and maintaining accurate, timely EHR documentation. Floating to other units or facilities within the designated service area may be required. The nurse must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development principles across the life span. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it services nearly 6 million patients, is a national leader in clinical innovation, and employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. The organization is committed to providing equitable care and contributes over $6 billion in annual community benefits, focusing on transforming care, reshaping access, and inspiring professionals.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
NRP certification required within 6 months of hire date.
NICU experience required.
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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
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