Registered Nurse (RN): Experienced RN: Ortho Joint Surgical

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on the 11T Ortho Joint Surgical Med/Surg Specialty unit at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The unit is a 24-bed inpatient private-room unit providing care to postoperative orthopedic surgical patients, including patients undergoing knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, as well as patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions, artificial airways, and non-neurological spinal procedures. Nurses are encouraged to pursue certifications in orthopedics, medical-surgical nursing, pain, palliative care, and geriatrics, and may participate in shared governance and professional development opportunities at local and national levels. The RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and skilled communication to help create a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum of care. The position is full time at 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour day shifts per week from 0700 to 1930, with six-week self-scheduling, every-third-weekend rotation, and a 50% holiday rotation.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
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

Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
Newly licensed and experienced registered nurses are accepted.
Nurse Residency is available for registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
Certification in orthopedics, medical-surgical nursing, pain, palliative care, or geriatrics is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and skilled communication in patient care.
Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum of care.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Student loan forgiveness of up to $21,000.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $7,200 per year.
Weekend rotation shift differential of $4.00 per hour.
Referral bonus.
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, as applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.