Nurse Extern II - Med/Surg Tele 11LM - Winter 2026 Grads - St. Luke's

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

If you want to work on a unit where you will get lots of nursing experience and work with a fun, knowledgeable group of nurses then come join our team! 11LM is a 23 bed med/surg – telemetry acute care unit. It’s an exciting, fast paced floor that provides excellent nursing care to a complex patient population. We provide extensive learning opportunities for new staff which includes our new added specialty of caring for pre/post opiate use disorder (OUD) CV surgery patients. On top of being one of the best units to work on we are very multidisciplinary, so you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with the social worker, case manager, pharmacist, registered dieticians, physicians and of course the patients themselves to enable them to handle their health care needs at home. Want more variety? Well then you’ve come to the right place! 11LM wants YOU to join our work family!!

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
• Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Clinical
• Successful completion of a Pharmacological Concepts course

Responsibilities

• Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences.
• Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Develops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit.
• Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The level of clinical judgment and proficiency of skill must be evaluated prior to medication administration.
• Manages an increased number of patients and incorporates principles of time management into shift routine.
• Demonstrates an ability to collect and synthesize relevant patient data accurately identifying patient status and needs.
• In emergency situations and under appropriate supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in activities they have demonstrated knowledge and skill in.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees