RN, Registered Nurse | Pre/Post Outpatient Surgery Center

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Join the Outpatient Surgery Center Team at Gundersen Health System! Gundersen Health System is currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Outpatient Surgery Center team in beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity to provide hands-on pre-op and post-op care during daytime hours, while working in a collaborative and patient-centered environment. What You Will Do: 0.9 FTE – 72 hours per two-week pay period Weekday shifts – 8-hour days with start times between 5:30 am and 9:00 am. Post shift on call requirement approximately once every other week to finish cases. Weekend call – Two 12-hour daytime call shifts every 6–8 months, supporting the main recovery room alongside a recovery room RN Care for a diverse patient population, from pediatrics to geriatrics Provide pre-op and post-op care for a wide range of surgical specialties including: Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Hand, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Dental, Pain Services, Cardioversions, Lumbar Punctures, and Bone Marrow Biopsies Perform IV starts, medication administration, and have the opportunity to administer conscious sedation Deliver patient education and discharge instructions What You Will Get: A collaborative, team-oriented department with strong communication and a patient-first approach High patient satisfaction scores reflecting our commitment to quality care Supportive leadership including a Clinical Manager and a Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) Access to Gundersen’s Career Development Center for ongoing growth Competitive benefits including a top-rated retirement plan and comprehensive healthcare coverage Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.

Requirements

Current RN license to practice in Wisconsin
Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing
BLS certification for healthcare providers
ACLS and PALS certifications (required after hire)
Experience in acute care with intermediate care patients preferred

Responsibilities

Care for a diverse patient population, from pediatrics to geriatrics
Provide pre-op and post-op care for a wide range of surgical specialties including: Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Hand, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Dental, Pain Services, Cardioversions, Lumbar Punctures, and Bone Marrow Biopsies
Perform IV starts, medication administration, and have the opportunity to administer conscious sedation
Deliver patient education and discharge instructions

Benefits

Competitive benefits including a top-rated retirement plan and comprehensive healthcare coverage
Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition Investment Program
Career Development Center
online continuing education courses

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