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ProHealth Care•Waukesha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

4NW is a 31-bed mixed acuity care unit specializing in the care of orthopedic and neurological patients. Orthopedic patients include those with traumatic fractures, injuries to the extremities, and back pain. The unit also cares for a variety of medical and surgical neurological patients, including stroke, movement disorders, traumatic brain/spinal injuries, and mixed neurosurgical patients. All nursing staff are NIHSS stroke certified, and all caregivers receive specialized training to promote safe and early mobilization of post-surgical joint patients. The unit is proud to represent two Centers of Excellence recognized by The Joint Commission: The Joint Replacement Center of Excellence for Hip and Knee, and the Stroke Center of Excellence.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wisconsin
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire
NIHSS Certified (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse is a competent practitioner who integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of patients and families.
Care is delivered using a deliberate, systematic approach and practice is guided by increasing awareness of patterns of patient responses in recurrent situations.
These nurses demonstrate a mastery of most technical skills and begin to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus as they provide professional nursing care within clinical areas/ campuses as required by staffing matrices.
These nurses also supervise and direct delegated nursing acts commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated abilities of the person supervised.