Registered Nurse-OR

Advocate Health•Burlington, WI

21d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides operating room nursing care and works across Southern Lakes Surgery Center, Aurora Medical Center Burlington, and Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with call from Aurora Medical Center Burlington once per week and every sixth weekend. The role may also require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, involving patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The nurse monitors patient conditions, adapts care plans, collaborates with the care team, promotes safety, documents in the electronic health record, and contributes to quality improvement and professional governance. Care must be appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs and consistent with department policies, procedures, and the ANA Code of Ethics. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Advocate Health offers compensation and benefits programs, with eligibility for some programs depending on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact license 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 and platforms, including email and electronic records.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to 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, and fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional department-specific physical requirements may apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
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.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
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.
Delegate appropriately to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, applying the relevant knowledge and skills described in departmental policies and procedures.
Work scheduled call: once per week and every sixth weekend, with call based out of Aurora Medical Center Burlington.

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 and well-being programs.