Registered Nurse (RN)

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

38d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. The role demonstrates competency in delivering care primarily to adults and follows essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). The RN will work on 5SE, a 27-bed internal medicine unit with neurology overflow. The patient population includes patients with CHF, COPD, pneumonia, ESRD, diabetes, altered mental status, bariatric needs, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and acute strokes. The unit provides at least nine weeks of orientation with dedicated preceptor(s) and mentoring in a hands-on learning environment. The organization does not mandate overtime. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1900 to 0730, with holidays worked when they fall on a weekend. The position is 0.9 FTE. A bonus of up to $15,000 is offered.

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 sufficient to be eligible for Registered Nurse licensure.
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.
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.