Registered Nurse (RN): Ortho Joint Surgical

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The 11T unit at St. Luke's Medical Center is an Ortho/Joint/Surgical unit featuring 24 private patient rooms located on the 11th floor of the Garden Tower. Nursing staff are integral members of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, supported by unit-based case management, social work, pharmacists, physical therapists, and a network of clinicians from various medical specialties. The position promotes professional growth and development through encouraging certification in Ortho, Med-Surg, Pain, Palliative Care, and Geriatrics, as well as offering Shared Governance opportunities like ACC, EXCEL, and NSI champion groups, and support for professional development at local and national levels. The role offers a work/home life balance with full-time 12-hour shifts, including weekend/holiday rotation, and a Nurse Residency Program for RNs with less than one year of experience. Newly licensed RNs receive team support, orientation, and continued education, while experienced RNs are encouraged to join and further their professional development within the organization. The role involves being part of a highly skilled, resilient, and versatile team committed to delivering quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations, adapting quickly to new working relationships through consistent collaboration, and coordinating comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to ensure safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, all while leading with patient-centered care and a team approach.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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.
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

SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000 payable after hire.
Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000.
Tuition Assistance: up to $7200 per year.
RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates.
Military/Veteran Friendly.
Nurse Residency for RN’s with less than 1-years' experience.
Team support throughout orientation, Nurse Residency Program, and continued education to build a strong foundation in your professional practice.
Professional development in the organization.
Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development.
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
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.
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.