Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery Center Pre/Post
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate care, and skilled communication to help create a safe patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. The position is in the Surgery Center Pre/Post unit at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The hospital-based surgery center has an 18-bay Pre/Post unit and four operating rooms. Services include ophthalmology, orthopedics, and plastics; the role participates in a call rotation covering emergent ophthalmology cases. Circulator responsibilities include conducting time-outs, positioning patients, maintaining a sterile and safe environment, preparing the operating room with necessary supplies, checking inventory, and documenting all aspects of procedures. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with variable start times between 0500 and 0800. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call is required.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
- 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.
- One year of experience and/or procedural care.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
- Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and skilled communication to promote patient safety and a positive patient experience.
- As a circulator, conduct time-outs and position patients.
- Maintain a sterile and safe environment.
- Prepare the operating room with necessary supplies and check inventory.
- Document all aspects of procedures.
- Participate in call rotation, including coverage for emergent ophthalmology cases.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- 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 and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
