Job DescriptionAdvocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Float for a nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: FloatDiscipline: RNDuration: Ongoing36 hours per weekShift: nightsEmployment Type: Staff\nThis position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000Tuition Assistance up to $7,200RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora TeammatesMilitary/Veteran FriendlyAurora Health's WI Float Pool (Multi-Site) is seeking Medical Surgical (Med Surg) and Critical Care (ICU) Registered Nurses. We have positions in the Greater Milwaukee Market and Northern Wisconsin (Bay Area).ICU Float Pool: Requires 2 years of recent ICU RN experienceMed/Surg Float Pool: Prefer 18 months of Med/Surg RN experiencePerks of working with WI Float Pool:Experience in travel nursing without travel - Work within the Aurora Healthcare system, floating to multiple sites (day-to-day floating or 6-week rotation per site). Offering excellent daily variability, experiencing new departments and faces, and building your nursing skills and relationships. Locations are assigned based on site needs.No more "same ole' routine" - Working in various hospitals and facilities helps to keep the days fresh and exciting (No more MUNDANE!!!). Every day can be a new journey that may open doors to a specialty area you may have never considered.Gain impressive work experience for career building - Experience gained over time as a float nurse within a healthcare system can demonstrate that you are a reliable and dedicated employee who can learn on the go and rise to various challenges.Compensation - Float nurses receive a competitive compensation package that includes a base rate, additional float, shift, and weekend differentials. Mileage reimbursement is available for those who split their shift between facilities.Benefits & Flexibility – Besides a competitive benefits package, Aurora Health’s WI Float Pool offers flexible self-scheduling, no on-call requirements, and only 2 holidays per year!!!!!!Night shift positions are required to schedule 2 Fridays and 24 hours of Weekends 6 weeks (all hours are self-scheduled) The Float Pool RN will serve as a champion in healthcare by:Being part of a highly skilled, resilient, and versatile group of teammates committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations in various settings.Quickly adapting and integrating into new working relationships through consistent collaboration.Coordinating comprehensive patient care through nursing to deliver safe, therapeutic care following established standards, policies, and procedures.Leading efforts to always create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience.Having the qualifications and competency to work in all acute care facilities within the defined Market.Join a winning team where quality care meets quality service in every dimension, every time. Let Aurora Health be the destination for your professional growth!Major Responsibilities:Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, andBasic 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:Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus.Demonstrates progression to recognize situational changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions, and responds to situations with confidence, timeliness and flexibility.Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.Excellent organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills.Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.Demonstrates coordination, collaboration, delegation and team building skills.Certification AddendumTeam members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
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.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R142914. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - WI Float PoolAbout Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.BenefitsHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount program
