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

Froedtert Health•MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital Observation Unit is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of inpatients. The role demonstrates competency in providing care primarily to adult patients and follows the Staff RN-Inpatient job description, incorporating essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). The position is 0.600 FTE with 24 standard hours per week, on the night shift from 19:00 to 07:30. Weekend coverage is every third weekend, and holidays are rotating. Applicants need clinical competence and experience in the care and management of patient populations relevant to the area of employment. A professional nursing education sufficient for eligibility for RN licensure is required. Certain 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. Current Wisconsin RN licensure or a qualifying multistate NLC license is required, as is AHA Basic Life Support certification or an approved equivalent within 90 days of hire.

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 acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing, sufficient for eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure.
Newly hired or transferred RNs without a BSN or higher nursing degree and with 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 and complete the program within five years of enrollment, subject to the exceptions and alternate-degree pathways stated in the posting.
Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a multistate nursing license from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
AHA Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification or an AHA-approved equivalent within 90 days of hire.