Registered Nurse Pre-Op

Registered Nurse Pre-Op Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin - 1.0 Glendale, WI Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications Teamwork RN License Patient assessment RN experience Bachelor's degree Basic life support Patient interaction Full Job Description This RN role in the Pre-Op Clinic is responsible for following patients through the entire pre-surgical process, ensuring they are fully prepared and cleared for surgery. The position involves close coordination with patients, providers, and external healthcare systems, with a strong focus on clinical review and detailed electronic documentation. The RN also plays a key role in delivering comprehensive pre-op education to patients and families. This role works collaboratively with clinic nurses, the nurse practitioner, and the hospitalist and anesthesia team to ensure a smooth and safe surgical pathway. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, hardworking, and deeply committed to providing a patient-focused experience. Schedule is 1.0 FTE, Day shift, Monday-Friday Core Responsibilities Assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Evaluates patient's response and intervenes appropriately for optimal outcome. Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate instructions to patient and family and appropriately answer questions. Appropriately adapts during rapidly changing pace and manages resources as needed to maintain patient flow. Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient, family, and significant other in order to address all identified needs. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed in order meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered. Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care. Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues professional growth and development. Functions as a role model for current and new staff. Demonstrates leadership behaviors in a professional manner. Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned. Performs selected duties as delegated by the VP of Nursing or others in authority. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, hospital/service safety, and specific job-related hazards. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the hospital, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. Assumes other duties as assigned.

Required:

Education Minimum:

Must possess a current (state) license as a Registered Nurse. A minimum of two years nursing experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications :

Current RN license. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree

Location :

Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin 475 W River Woods Pkwy, Glendale, WI 53212 This position is located at the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin (OHOW). OHOW was established in 2001 as a joint venture between a group of orthopedic surgeons and Ascension Wisconsin. OHOW focuses solely on the full-service treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions. We provide surgery, inpatient overnight stays, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation services. These services are accomplished in our patient-centric 30-bed, 10-Operating Room orthopedic specialty hospital. OHOW is recognized nationally as a top-rated hospital. We have been honored with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's 100 Top Workplaces award, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work Award, the Woman's Choice Award Top 100 Hospitals in the Country award, and the Press Ganey Excellence in Patient Satisfaction award, amongst others. OHOW operates under our

Three Critical Success Factors:

Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Staff Satisfaction. We strive to make OHOW a place where people want to work, and they love what they do, which translates to better care for our patients. For more information on OHOW, visit our website: https://www.ohow.com/

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Medical-Surgical Orthopedics Physical Setting:

Hospital Ability to

Relocate:

Glendale, WI 53212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person