RN - Pre/Post/PACU Madison Surgery Center

UW Health • Madison, WI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your nursing expertise to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse - Pre/Post/PACU to:

Deliver comprehensive perioperative and peri anesthesia care across several
surgical specialties, including ENT, Cataracts, Pain, Hand, Foot, Ortho
(scopes), General, and some GYN.

Provide comprehensive care for surgical patients by preparing them for
surgery. This includes Perioperative Checklists, IV placement and Medication
Administration. 

Provide care in the Outpatient PACU. Critical care experience preferred.

Develop a therapeutic relationship to enable the patient and family to
verbalize understanding of post-surgical care and discharge teaching.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
• 6 months of RN experience Required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Experience working pre/post operatively with varied surgical patient populations Preferred
• Emergency nursing, critical care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory surgery center experience Preferred
• Moderate sedation and cardiac monitoring experience Preferred
• 1 year or more of RN experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive perioperative and peri anesthesia care across several surgical specialties, including ENT, Cataracts, Pain, Hand, Foot, Ortho (scopes), General, and some GYN.
• Provide comprehensive care for surgical patients by preparing them for surgery. This includes Perioperative Checklists, IV placement and Medication Administration.
• Provide care in the Outpatient PACU.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship to enable the patient and family to verbalize understanding of post-surgical care and discharge teaching.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree