RN Ambulatory/PACU

Registered Nurse

Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties, and we are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Ambulatory/PACU team.

Shift: 0.8 FTE Monday-Friday varied hours between 5:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. + late shift rotation Night, weekend, and holiday call rotation

Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values. In addition, Fort HealthCare has been recognized nationally as a Top Workplace for Nursing 2026.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make. Our Mission - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

The Registered Nurse applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Assesses and evaluates patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort.
• Utilizes effective communication to participate with the patient, family, significant other(s), and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed caregivers as appropriate.
• Documents accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions, and outcomes for patients in accordance with documented standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient's care needs.
• Develops assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health problems.
• Collaborates with members of the medical staff to provide quality patient care.

Requirements of this position include:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• ICU experience preferred
• Specialty areas may require specific level of experience
• Minimum 1 year experience preferred
• Ability to communicate professionally & appropriately with care team, patients, and family members
• Current WI RN License
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Competitive shift differentials (2nd, 3rd, and weekends)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Daycare
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Comprehensive Wellness Plan
• Life insurance
• Pharmacy discount
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Employee gym

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