What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN – Surg-OR – Pre-Post position at UW Health?
Work Schedule :
100% FTE, Day/Evening shift with no weekends. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
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Grow your nursing career at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.
We are seeking a Pre/Post RN to deliver comprehensive perioperative and peri anesthesia care across several surgical specialties. Patient care is delivered in our First Day Surgery and Outpatient Surgery Departments.
- Provide comprehensive care for surgical patients by preparing them for surgery. This includes Perioperative Checklists, IV placement and Medication Administration.
- Develop a therapeutic relationship to enable the patient and family to verbalize understanding of post-surgical care and discharge teaching.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
- 6 months of RN experience Required
- 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
Licenses & Certifications
- 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
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
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