Registered Nurse (RN) - Same Day Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Same Day Surgery Center at Aurora Sinai Medical Center is responsible for delivering individualized care using the nursing process. This includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. The RN will monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, collaborate with the healthcare team, and promote patient safety. They will also educate patients and families, coordinate care and discharge planning, lead and delegate effectively, and engage in quality improvement initiatives. Professional growth through ongoing education and participation in shared governance is also expected. This role is part of the One Advocate Nurse community, committed to exceptional clinical care, innovation, and inclusivity.
Requirements
- 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
- 1-2 years of inpatient nursing med/surg, ICU or ED, or periop experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized care using the nursing process—assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly.
- Educate patients and families, adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge.
- Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum.
- Lead and delegate effectively, fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.
- Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
