Registered Nurse

Froedtert•Wauwatosa, WI

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. The nurse demonstrates competency in delivering care primarily to adults. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description incorporates essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). The role is based at Froedtert Bluemound Rehabilitation Hospital, which provides specialized inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, neurological conditions, complex medical needs, and orthopedic conditions. The hospital offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a supportive environment intended to help patients regain independence and prepare to return home. Specialized units, rehabilitation technology, private accessible rooms, therapy gyms, an outdoor mobility garden, adaptive living spaces, and on-site clinical services support patients and families throughout recovery.

Requirements

Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of 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 sufficient to be eligible for Registered Nurse licensure.
Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a multi-state 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, required within 90 days of hire.
A non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed RN experience at hire must enroll in a BSN or higher nursing degree program. Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire; the degree must be completed within five years of enrollment, or six years for an MSN, DNP, or PhD in Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for an identified group of inpatient patients.
Deliver care competently to a primarily adult patient population.