Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Sinai

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room (OR) at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, WI. The OR department consists of 14 beds and handles elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients across various specialties including Orthopedics, GYN, general, bariatric, robotic, urology, plastics, dental, and ECT. The role involves delivering individualized patient care using the nursing process, monitoring patient conditions, promoting patient safety, educating patients and families, coordinating care, leading and delegating effectively, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. The position requires participation in weeknight, weekend, and holiday call, with staff expected to live within 30 minutes of the hospital.

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

Nice To Haves

RN and/or prior OR experience

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.
Verifies patient identity, allergies, and surgical site.
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.
Patient Care - time outs, positioning of patient, maintains sterile and safe environment, prepares the OR with necessary supplies, checks for inventory, and documents all aspects of the procedure.