Registered Nurse (RN): Med/Surg Oncology

Advocate Aurora Health West Allis, WI, US

Department:

34415 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 6 Surgical and Oncology

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Schedule:

Self-scheduling: 6-week schedules
12-hour shifts: 7:00 pm to 7:30 am
Every third weekend and 50% holiday rotation

Benefits:

Nurse Residency: for RN’s with less than 1 years' experience
A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.
Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000 over 4 years
Tuition Assistance: up to $7,200 per calendar year
Night shift differential: $5.00 per hour
Weekend differential: $4.00 per hour
RN Referral for Advocate Aurora Teammates
Military/Veteran Friendly

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN): Med/Surg Oncology Nightshift

6 South: Med/Surg Oncology

Aurora West Allis Medical Center, West Allis, Wi. 53227

Where you will work:

6 South Med/Surg/Oncology is a 34-bed inpatient unit caring for patients with medical, surgical, and oncology needs, including pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, pancreatitis, acute renal failure, and post-operative recovery. The unit also features four inpatient hospice beds, providing compassionate continuity of care for patients at end of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for new and experienced RNs to build a strong nursing foundation, earn Med/Surg and Chemotherapy certifications, and develop versatile clinical skills. Our team is committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What we are 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
New RN's and Experienced RN's WELCOME!

What You’ll Do:

Build foundational skills and knowledge through Nurse Residency and Preceptor directed orientation.
Build skills in time management, triaging accountabilities, communication skills, pharmacology, lab interpretation, pathophysiology of disease process through a variety of med/surg patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Develop collaborative relationships with a resourceful multi-disciplinary team.
Provide continuity of patient care through 12-hour shifts, patient centered care and team minded support.
Be a valued member of a highly skilled, resilient, and versatile nursing team committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations.

About this location:

West Allis Medical Center has been regionally recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology.
Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible.
Get With the Guidelines: Stroke and Heart Failure Gold+
Age Friendly Health System Designation
Excellence in Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Award

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.

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Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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Plans for staffing needs appropriately meeting established productivity benchmarks and achieves patient loyalty targets Assists physicians and other departments with development of new services, identifying potential new sources of revenue and/or assisting in the marketing of existing and new programs. Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale. Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business. 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. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Experience Required: Typically requires 5 years of experience in nursing that includes experiences in multiple areas. Includes 1 year of supervisory experience in managing a staff and budgets in a nursing environment at the supervisory/management level. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Advanced knowledge of nursing management concepts, clinical practice, and facilities policies and procedures. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with conflict resolution. Strong aptitude in human resource management. Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously. Sound decision making and critical thinking skills. Proficient in use of computers, software, and other electronic systems. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift. Occasionally required to lift over 50 lbs. with assistance. Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines. Must have functional sight and hearing. Exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids. Required to wear gloves, goggles and gowns on an as-needed basis. Operates equipment essential to performing the duties of 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. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.