Downtown Milwaukee WI, United States
Where You Will Work:
14 OR beds. Our specialties include, Elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients. Types of surgeries: Orthopedics, GYN, general, bariatric, robotic, urology, plastics, dental and ECT patients
We’re Looking For:
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
Strong preference for experience RN and/or prior OR experience
What You’ll Do:
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
Scheduled Hours
8 hour DAY shift 0630-1500 with flexible start times based on surgical schedule
or
10 hour shifts with a rotating day off.
Weeknight, weekend, and holiday call is divided equally among staff.
Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for On Call
About This Location:
From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being.
We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply today!