Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgical

Job Description

Where You Will Work:

26 bed post op surgical unit, with 16 bed of telemetry available. FAST PACED post op surgical unit, caring for patients with Gastroenterology, Urology, Gynecology, and Plastic Surgery populations, abdominal drains, wound VACSs, PCAs, epidurals, tube feedings etc. 75% of patients are admitted from PACU or as stepdown from Surgical ICU.

Manages the care of 4-5 patients on day and PM shift and 5-6 patients on the night. 3EF can manage patients on the following drips: insulin, ketamine, dobutamine, heparin, angiomax, etc. This is a great unit for experienced Med-Surg nurses seeking to advance their skills and grow in their practice. It is also a great foundational unit for new graduate nurses who seek to eventually develop into more advanced clinical settings, such as ICU, ED, OR, and NP. We are a top performing inpatient unit as measured by their quality outcomes. With one of the highest rates for certified nurses in the hospital, 3EF nurses demonstrate their lifelong commitment to excellent clinical practice and patient outcomes. Shared Governance is engrained within the culture on the unit, where nurses and nursing assistants have a strong voice in the daily operations. 3EF received top team member engagement scores in 2021.

Were Looking For:

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  Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
  
  

  
  



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  Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
  
  

  
  



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  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
  
  

  
  

What Youll Do:

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  As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
  
  

  
  



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  Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
  
  

  
  

About This Location:

The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Lukes, and youre at the center. No matter what your need common surgery or pioneering treatment you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes.

As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Lukes performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

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  Every 3rd weekend rotation - night shift
  
  

  
  



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  Holiday rotation