Registered Nurse

Job description

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What do people say about us….
• Clear sense of purpose and meaningful work.
• Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
• Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
• Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.
• No force mandating .

Unit : This 33-bed Internal Medicine unit cares for a diverse patient population, including individuals with Cystic Fibrosis, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. RNs, CNAs, providers, and interdisciplinary teams work closely together using a podding and CNA/RN pairing model to promote teamwork, continuity of care, and strong patient relationships. The unit is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care while offering opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills, continue professional learning, and grow within a supportive team environment.
Schedule : 0700-1930 and 1900-0730. Includes every 3rdweekend and rotating holidays.
FTE: .9
Bonus : Up to $15k
Job Summary:
4NE is a 33-bed Internal Medicine Unit specializing in Cystic Fibrosis. Our patient population includes: Sepsis, CHF, COPD, ESRD, DM, UTI, GI Complications, Sickle Cell and much more. As an organization, Froedtert offers at least 9 weeks of orientation with a dedicated preceptor and positive mentoring in a hands-on learning environment. Froedtert is unique in that there is no mandatory over-time. Skills that will be used in this unit include: Foley insertions, trach cares/suctioning, G-Tubes, wound cares, NG insertions, IV/central line medications, PCA pumps and wound vacs.
The Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description has incorporated essential functions which are adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010).
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Upon hire any non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed registered nurse experience will be required to enroll in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program. Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire and the degree program must be completed within 5 years of enrollment, or 6 years if program is MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.