RN - Pre/Post Surgery - 80% FTE, Day - Madison Surgery Center - 1 S. Park (10180) at University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Bring your nursing expertise to the #1 Hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

• Work in a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center serving a comprehensive range of specialties including; Dermatology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Pain Management, Plastics, Podiatry, Urology, and Vascular Surgery.


• Work in all areas of pre/post including Pre-op, Phase I Recovery, and Phase II Recovery.

Education:

Minimum – Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Work Experience:

Minimum – One (1) year in perioperative patient care, emergency nursing, critical care or medical/surgical experience.

Preferred – One to two years of experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – State of Wisconsin RN licensure, CPR certified, and ACLS: required, or certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.

Preferred – PALS.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Possess good communication skills and the ability to maintain interactive/interpersonal relationships.


• Possess a good working knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and legal aspects of nursing, and techniques, care and use of equipment used in an ambulatory surgery center setting.


• Interview/communication skills, nursing assessment skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills, and teaching/counseling skills.


• Computer experience with Microsoft, Windows applications and experience with health care applications.


• Ability to work in a self-directed environment with little supervision.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Professional demeanor.


• Ability to work as a member of a team.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Physical Requirements:

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Schedule:

80% FTE (32 hours per week). 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday, hours vary between 5:30 am - 5:30 pm. No weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Madison Surgery Center – a joint venture between UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter. We are certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and manage fully furnished operating suites and procedural rooms, complete with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, surgical technology and anesthesia.

1 S. Park Street

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UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.