Newly licensed Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Stroke
Job ID:
R212932
Shift:
3rd
Full/Part Time:
Pay Range:
$38.20 – $57.30
Location:
Aurora Medical Center West Allis – 8901 W Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
5 South West Allis Medical: Stroke/ACE Med/Surg
- Excellent unit to build foundational skills and knowledge
- Supportive of newly licensed RN's through Preceptorship and Nurse Residency
- Patient population: Stroke, Seizures, Diabetes, Kidney disease, Alzheimers, Dementia, Electrolyte Imbalance, Mental Health
- Gain certifications in NIHSS, Certified Med/Surg Specialty
- Continuous learning opportunities with medical/surgical patients through a wide variety of patient diagnosis, chronic conditions and treatment plans.
Schedule:
- Full Time Nights, 12-hour shifts with every third weekend
- SIGN-ON BONUS: up to $10,000 payable after hire
- Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000 over 4 years
- Tuition Assistance: up to $7,500 per calendar year
- RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates
- Military/Veteran Friendly
- Nurse Residency for RN’s with less than 1 years experience
Develop and expand your practice with the following:
- Build foundational skills and knowledge through Nurse Residency and Preceptor directed orientation.
- Skills acquired: time mangement, triaging accountabilites, communication skills, pharmacology, lab interpretation, pathophysiology of disease process through a variety of med/surg patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Continuity of patient care through 12-hour shifts, patient centered care and team minded support.
- Develop collaborative relationships with a resourceful multi-disciplinary team.
- Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Be a valued member of a highly skilled, resilient, and versatile nursing team committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Education Required:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
Experience Required:
- Newly Licensed RN's and Experienced RN's Welcome!
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
