RN Operating Room

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 Perioperative Services team.

Call response time: 30 minutes

Shift: Full or Part time Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:30pm, call nights, weekend, holiday Call is every 5th weekend (Friday at 3:00pm to Monday at 6:30am), and one night per week (3:00pm-6:30am)

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 Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered. 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
• Minimum 1 year experience
• Ability to communicate professionally & appropriately with care team, patients, and family members
• Read, speak, write, and understand English
• Current WI RN License required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required

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

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.