Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Role

• Cardiac Medical Telemetry - 3 South Weekend Program Nights
• Join our dynamic nursing team at 3 South, a Magnet Designated facility with Distinction.
• Seeking dynamic novice and experienced nurses.

Where You Will Work

• 3 South is a 32-bed Step Down ICU/Progressive Unit caring for patients with moderate to high acuity.
• Patient diagnoses include: Cardiac arrhythmias, elevated troponin, CHF, Live Vest, DM exacerbations, Chest Tubes, Peritoneal Dialysis, post interventional radiology procedures, and respiratory illness.
• Patients are admitted from the ICU or the emergency department.
• Advocate Aurora Health provides a leading-edge residency program for new graduates.
• The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is evidence-based and supports professional development.
• This unit offers a great nurse to patient ratio, making it a suitable environment to start or continue a nursing career.
• Located at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication skills.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Strong interest and passion for service and health equity.
• Commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth.
• New grads welcome.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently.
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Carrying: Up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Push/Pull: With 30 lbs. of force.
• Transfer: Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person.
• Requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch.
• Ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.