Charge RN - Surgical Services

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Charge RN - Surgical Services

Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus

Charge Registered Nurse in the Surgical Services Department

Part-time (.8 FTE), Day Shift Position, Included in RN call rotation

• Fully oriented to the surgical/perioperative RN role with the ability to manage a full patient assignment as census and acuity necessitate
• Regularly involved in coordination of surgical admissions, discharges, scheduling, and patient education across Ambulatory Surgery, Endoscopy, and Inpatient Surgical services
• Assists the Director of Surgical Services with communication between staff, physicians, and ancillary departments
• Supports quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and efficient surgical flow
• Participates in staff education, orientation of new employees, and cross-training of team members
• Contributes to performance evaluations, policy review, and other departmental responsibilities as assigned
• Monitors patient, staff, and provider activities throughout the shift, prioritizing needs to ensure safe, efficient patient care
• Coordinates surgical cases (emergent and non-emergent) and facilitates communication across departments to support continuity of care
• Promotes a positive work environment, supporting staff engagement and effective team collaboration
• Functions in a multidisciplinary manner, participating in rounds, surgical coordination, and departmental initiatives
• Participates in quality improvement, council activities, and organizational planning as requested
• Reports to the Director of Surgical Services, who may adjust duties to best meet departmental needs

• Graduate from a school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred, but not required
• Clinical (acute care) nursing experience of at least two years
• Current BLS certification.
• Previous experience using the EPIC medical record system is preferred

• Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
• Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
• Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!