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Job Id:
764
# of Openings:
1
Position Title: Charge RN - Surgical Services
Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus
Role & Department: Charge Registered Nurse in the Surgical Services Department
Hours & Shift: Part-time (.8 FTE), Day Shift Position, Included in RN call rotation
Role Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
Employee Benefits:
• 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!
Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: May 19, 2026
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