Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Unit NEW Grads and Experienced
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) on a 26-bed post-operative surgical unit with 16 telemetry beds. The unit is fast-paced and cares for patients undergoing Gastroenterology, Urology, Gynecology, and Plastic Surgery procedures. Patients often have abdominal drains, wound VACS, PCA pumps, and epidurals. Approximately 75% of patients are admitted from the PACU or are step-down patients from the Surgical ICU. The RN will manage the care of 4-5 patients on day and PM shifts and 5-6 patients on the night shift. The unit can manage patients on various drips including insulin, ketamine, dobutamine, heparin, and angiomax. This unit is suitable for experienced Med-Surg nurses looking to advance their skills and for new graduate nurses seeking to develop into advanced clinical settings like ICU, ED, OR, and NP roles. The unit is a top performer in quality outcomes and has a high rate of certified nurses. Shared Governance is a key part of the unit's culture, giving nurses and nursing assistants a voice in daily operations. The unit received top team member engagement scores in 2021.
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
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
- Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Utilize evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills.
- Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
- Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000
- Tuition Assistance up to $7,200
- RN Referral bonus of $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
