Registered Nurse (RN) ASC

Advocate Health • Waukesha, WI

1d • $36 - $53

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Ambulatory Surgery Center provides nursing care across the patient-care continuum, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The RN monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, coordinates resources, collaborates with the care team, and contributes to patient safety and care outcomes. Responsibilities may include safely administering medications, treatments, and therapies and maintaining accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.

The RN supports professional governance, unit councils, quality initiatives, evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and effective team communication and delegation. The role serves patients across age groups and requires knowledge of age-specific growth and development. The RN may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities in the designated service area, including the Summit hospital.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The schedule varies Monday through Friday, primarily during first-shift hours, with rotating hours between 0600 and 1700. Flexibility is required. There are no weekends, holidays, or call requirements. Pay range: $35.50–$53.25.

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 nursing services are provided.
• Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Ability to work with protective clothing and equipment as needed due to possible exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease.
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Promote a culture of safety and evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately to nursing and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and age-specific needs, following departmental policies and procedures.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed, including the Summit hospital.

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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay where applicable, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed