Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg and Observation Units

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Schedules vary by unit, scheduling primarily works on a 12 hour shift or mix of 12 and 8 hour shifts if preferred.

Units have an every third weekend rotation and holiday rotation requirement.

Available shifts vary by unit - day shift, PM shift, night shift, and weekend program scheduling opportunities available.

Sign-on bonus offered - varies based on FTE/shift

Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Assistance

RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates

Military/Veteran Friendly

Hospital and Department Details:

Aurora Medical Center Grafton offers a unique healing environment in the heart of Grafton. Our Grafton Medical Center is a 132-bed tertiary care facility with an emphasis on healing, clinical excellence, and comfort. Aurora Medical Center Grafton is a nationally recognized health care provider, offering a wide range of medical specialties to help all people live well.

• Med/Surg Orthopedics - 16 bed unit specializing in the care of orthopedic patients who have undergone surgical interventions as well as general medical and surgical patients.
• Med/Surg Oncology - 18 bed unit specializing in the care of medical and oncology patients.
• Med/Surg Cardiac Neuro - 18 bed unit specializing in the care of cardiac and neurological patients.
• Med/Surg General - 18 bed unit specializing in the care of general medical and surgical patients.
• Observation Unit - 22 bed unit, observation care is a well-defined set of specific, clinically appropriate services, which include ongoing short-term treatment (48 hours), assessment and reassessment that are performed while a decision is being determined regarding whether a patient will require further inpatient treatment or can be safely discharged
• Progressive Care Unit - 16 bed unit specializing in the care of cardiothoracic and step-down care patients.
• Grafton inpatient float pool - our float pool RNs support many units in the hospital, including the 4 med/surg units (Orthopedics, General Surgery, Cardiac Neuro, and Medical Oncology) as well as the observation and progressive care units. Float pool team members are also cross trained to specialized areas such as intensive care, emergency, women’s health, recovery room, house supervisors and IV therapy. Float pool RNs receive an additional float differential.

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 patie