Job ID : R
Shift : 3rd
Full / Part Time : Full-time
Pay Range : $37.50 - $56.25
Location : Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Hours Per Week : 36
Our Commitment to You : Advocate Health provides a rewarding opportunity with benefits and career development :
- Competitive compensation and base pay influenced by qualifications and experience.
- Premium pay opportunities including shift and on-call premiums.
- Incentives for performance in select positions.
- Annual increases based on performance.
Benefits :
Generous Paid Time Off programs.Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.Defined contribution retirement plans with employer matching.Educational Assistance Program.Schedule Details : Nights, with 8- and 12-hour shifts, rotating every third weekend and holidays.
Sign-On Bonus : $15,000 for 3rd Shift.
Student Loan Forgiveness : Up to $20,000.
Tuition Assistance : Up to $7,200.
RN Referral Bonus : $5,000 for Advocate Aurora teammates.
Military / Veteran-Friendly Employer
New Graduate RNs Encouraged to Apply!
Unit Overview : Join our 24-bed Neurosurgical Unit , where you will provide care for a diverse patient population, including :
Post-operative care for craniotomies, AVMs, and tumor resections.Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgeries.Hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke patients within our Comprehensive Stroke Program .A high volume of cervical and spinal surgery patients, alongside medical overflow cases.This unit, part of the Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute (ANII) , offers exposure to cutting-edge neurosurgical techniques.
What You'll Do :
Deliver and coordinate evidence-based patient care using nursing processes.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for therapeutic and compassionate care.Apply clinical judgment and critical thinking for optimal patient outcomes.Enhance the patient experience across the healthcare continuum.Why Join Us?
Become part of a supportive team culture that values connection through team-building activities and community outreach.Thrive in an environment that encourages teamwork, continuous learning, and patient-centered care.Major Responsibilities :
Assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate effectiveness while engaging patients and families in the process.Recognize significant changes in patients’ conditions and adapt care plans accordingly, collaborating with healthcare teams.Implement strategies to enhance patient safety and education, tailoring learning approaches as needed.Coordinate discharge plans using an interdisciplinary approach and apply evidence-based practices in care delivery.Evaluate patient and unit outcomes, taking action when improvements are needed.Communicate effectively and promote collaboration among team members while assuming leadership roles as appropriate.Foster a culture of safety, reporting safety events promptly and implementing corrective actions.Demonstrate respect for peers and participate in care team discussions to formulate unbiased care approaches.Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental functions and patient care experiences.Participate in professional development activities and fulfill annual competencies.Demonstrate knowledge of age-appropriate care and interpret patient data relative to their developmental needs.Licensure and Certification Required :
Registered Nurse license from the respective state.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.Education and Experience Required :
Completion of an accredited nursing program.Typically 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.Skills and Abilities Required :
Ability to provide holistic patient care with a focus on patient and family perspectives.Recognize and respond to situational changes with confidence and timeliness.Proficient in computer skills, including electronic medical records.Excellent verbal and written communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.Ability to build rapport and maintain positive professional relationships.Demonstrated critical thinking and independent decision-making skills.Strong organization, problem-solving, and prioritization abilities.Collaboration and team-building skills.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Must frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and reach.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist and 20 lbs. overhead.Must carry up to 40 lbs. distances as needed.Push / pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform sliding transfers with assistance.May encounter chemicals, hazardous waste, and blood / bodily fluids; protective gear required.Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine motor skills for procedures.This job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities required of the position but is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.