REGISTERED NURSE (RN), FMFH - OBSERVATION UNIT - OPT (2002016107)

Froedtert Health•MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Observation Unit at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for an identified group of inpatients. The role demonstrates competency in delivering care to a primarily adult patient population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description incorporates essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). The position is designated OPT and offers 8- or 12-hour shifts. Employees are required to work two holidays per year and 12 weekend hours per six weeks. The role requires clinical competence and experience caring for and managing the patient populations specific to the area of employment. Professional nursing knowledge and practice acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing program sufficient for Registered Nurse licensure is required. Newly hired or transferred RNs without a BSN or higher nursing degree and with less than one year of RN experience must meet the stated nursing-degree enrollment and completion requirements, subject to the listed exceptions. A current Wisconsin RN license or qualifying NLC multistate license is required, as is AHA Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification or an approved equivalent within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to the area of employment.
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice normally acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing, qualifying the employee for Registered Nurse licensure.
Newly hired or transferred RNs who do not hold a BSN or higher nursing degree and have less than one year of RN experience must provide proof of acceptance into an accredited BSN or higher nursing-degree program within 15 months of hire or transfer into a Graduate Nurse or Registered Nurse role, and complete the program within five years of enrollment. Exceptions and alternative qualifying nursing programs are specified in the posting.
Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a multistate nursing license from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification or an AHA-approved equivalent within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment.
Deliver care to a primarily adult patient population.
Provide care and management for patient populations specific to the area of employment.