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Registered Nurse (RN) – Urology Center

Milwaukee, WI, United States

Where You Will Work

The Urology department handles outpatient, same day surgery and inpatient urology cases.

We have a group of urologist that we work with on a regular bases.

services include

• kidney stone cases
• resections of bladder tumors
• prostates
• stent placements
• cystoscopies,
• retrogrades,
• as well as consults, for foley and suprapubic tube changes.

Both local and anesthesia cases.

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
• One year experience - preference for med/surg experience, and or surgical

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 - positioning of patient, maintains sterile and safe environment, prepares the OR with necessary supplies, time outs, checks for inventory, and documents all aspects of the procedure

About This Location

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care

community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise.

The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and

neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professional

governance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 years

of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making. Aurora St.

Luke’s has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American

Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since

2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation in

February 2024.

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 and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• 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 be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

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