RN - Pre/Post Surgery

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Deliver comprehensive perioperative and peri anesthesia care across several surgical specialties, including ENT, Cataracts, Pain, Hand, Foot, Ortho (scopes), General, and some GYN. Provide comprehensive care for surgical patients by preparing them for surgery. This includes Perioperative Checklists, IV placement and Medication Administration. Provide care in the Outpatient PACU. Critical care experience preferred. Develop a therapeutic relationship to enable the patient and family to verbalize understanding of post-surgical care and discharge teaching.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
6 months of RN experience Required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience working pre/post operatively with varied surgical patient populations Preferred
Emergency nursing, critical care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory surgery center experience Preferred
Moderate sedation and cardiac monitoring experience Preferred
1 year or more of RN experience Preferred
Critical care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive perioperative and peri anesthesia care across several surgical specialties, including ENT, Cataracts, Pain, Hand, Foot, Ortho (scopes), General, and some GYN.
Provide comprehensive care for surgical patients by preparing them for surgery.
Provide care in the Outpatient PACU.
Develop a therapeutic relationship to enable the patient and family to verbalize understanding of post-surgical care and discharge teaching.