Registered Nurse; RN - Neuro Medical Stroke

Our Neuro Medical/Stroke unit is seeking a dynamic newly licensed or tenured nurse to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's a 6 times Magnet designated Medical Center!

10LM is a 22 bed unit caring for stroke patients and patients with seizure disorders. The unit is part of the Comprehensive Stroke Program at Aurora St. Luke's. Nurses also manage video the EEG monitoring program for admitted patients with seizures. Stroke patients admitted to Neuro ICU typically transfer to this unit for care. The partnership between units makes this department a great unit for novice nurses looking to build a foundation to later transfer to critical care (ICU).

Perks of joining 10LM Neuro Medical

• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!
• Up to $20,000 Loan Support Program! We will pay your monthly student loan payment.
• Up to $7,200 Education Assistance a year – We want you to grow and invest in your professional development by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Comprehensive and progressive 12 weeks orientation
• Nurse Residency Program for Newly Licensed RNs
• Nursing Certification initial and renewal fee paid through ANCC’s Success Pays Program
• Mentor/Mentee Program available for all nurses
• Continuing Education Credits - Complementary
• Robust Nursing Professional Governance at unit, site, area and enterprise level – nurses have a voice at Aurora Health Care
• Generous Benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to Aurora Healthcare Wellness Options that support employee/family well-being.
• An enterprise where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated through several award programs such as the DAISY Award, DAISY Leadership Award and DAISY Team Award.

We are the communities we serve. Our nurses are involved in multiple community initiatives and environmentally conscious projects through our Community partners, the Aurora Foundation and our Green Team and Sustainability programs.

Advocate Aurora Health provides a leading-edge residency program with your future in mind. The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is evidence-based and supports the professional development, confidence, and overall well-being of the nurse resident as they transition from academia to the practice setting. The ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) sets the global standard for residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses.

Your success is important to us.

Weekend Differential $4/hr

Night Shift Differential $5/hr
This a great unit for novice nurses interested in building a foundation for critical care - ICU in the neuro service line.

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports…