Deliver individualized nursing care and monitor patient conditions within the operating room to ensure optimal surgical outcomes. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile environment, coordinating discharge planning, and managing OR supplies and documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires a nursing degree from an accredited program, a valid state Registered Nurse license, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Prior experience as an RN or specifically in the Operating Room is strongly preferred.
professional certificateCare PlanningTeam LeadershipPatient AssessmentPatient EducationPatient SafetyClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningRisk ReductionSterile Environment MaintenanceSurgical Site VerificationOperating Room Circulation
Job description
Department
37710
Aurora
West
Allis
Medical
Center -
PACU
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: Four shifts per week (10 hours) 0630-1700 ***Weeknight, Weekend and holiday call rotation required. Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating
Room
Circulator
West
Allis,
WI,
United
States
Where
You
Will
Work: 13 OR beds. Our specialties include, Breast, plastics, ENT, Urology, general, some vascular, gyn, robot, orthopedics and podiatry.
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
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: Variable – primarily days shift Day Shift 0630 starts (10) hour shifts Operating Room RN flex starts based on OR schedule Weeknight, Weekend, and Holiday call rotation required.
Needs to live within 30 minutes
About
This
Location: Count on Aurora West Allis Medical Center for care that’s both personal and exceptional. Located in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin – just 15 minutes from anywhere in metro Milwaukee – we provide you and your loved ones with convenience, quality and comfort. Aurora West Allis is home to the Aurora Women’s Pavilion, where women of all ages and at all stages of health come for comprehensive, respectful care. We have also been recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology. Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible.
Ready to
Take the
Next
Step: Apply today!
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 listed within the listed 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
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
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