Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Medical Stroke - St. Luke's

About the Role

Aurora St. Luke's, a 6-time Magnet designated Medical Center, is seeking a dynamic newly licensed or tenured nurse to join the Neuro Medical/Stroke unit (10LM). This 22-bed unit specializes in caring for stroke patients and those with seizure disorders, and is part of the Comprehensive Stroke Program. Nurses on this unit also manage the video EEG monitoring program for admitted patients with seizures. Stroke patients typically transfer from the Neuro ICU to this unit, making it an excellent foundation for novice nurses interested in building a career in critical care (ICU).

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in patient condition, status, and care needs. Provides ongoing assessment and takes appropriate actions, adjusting the plan of care as needed. Collaborates with the healthcare team to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes education approaches.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan using an interdisciplinary approach.
• Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care and incorporates nursing and regulatory standards into practice.
• Evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes and takes action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities to improve processes and outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members and assumes leadership in delegating to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety by identifying threats, intervening to prevent harm, and reporting safety events. Participates in implementing corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision-making and demonstrates respect for peers and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective team member to provide unbiased, individualized care.
• Participates in quality and process improvement initiatives to enhance department functions and the patient care experience.
• Engages in professional development activities, seeks mentorship, attends required meetings, and completes annual competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, interpreting patient data to meet specific needs across the lifespan.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide holistic patient care with a focus on patient and family needs.
• Recognizes situational changes requiring unplanned interventions and responds with confidence and flexibility.
• Proficient in computer skills, including electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Human relation skills to develop rapport and maintain professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively.
• Effective critical thinking and independent decision-making skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Time management skills to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordination, collaboration, delegation, and team-building skills.

Benefits

• Up to $20,000 Loan Support Program: monthly student loan payments.
• Up to $7,200 annual Education Assistance for career-advancing coursework.
• Comprehensive 12-week orientation and Nurse Residency Program for newly licensed RNs.
• Nursing certification initial and renewal fees paid through ANCC’s Success Pays Program.
• Mentor/Mentee Program available for all nurses.
• Complimentary Continuing Education Credits.
• Robust Nursing Professional Governance at unit, site, area, and enterprise levels.
• Generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and retirement plans.
• Flexible scheduling and shifts to support work-life balance.
• Access to Aurora Healthcare Wellness Options for employee and family well-being.
• Recognition programs including the DAISY Award, DAISY Leadership Award, and DAISY Team Award.
• Community involvement through initiatives and environmentally conscious projects.

Pay

• Weekend Differential: $4/hour.
• Night Shift Differential: $5/hour.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Lifting requirements:
  • Up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • Up to 20 lbs. overhead.
  • Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with assistance.
• Use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment required.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch required, with fine hand manipulation skills for procedures like IV insertion.
• Operates all necessary equipment to perform the job.