Registered Nurse

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

38d

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 role demonstrates competency in delivering care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description incorporates essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). The role requires clinical competence and experience in caring for and managing patient populations specific to the employment area. Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice, normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing program that qualifies the individual for Registered Nurse licensure, is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. A non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed RN experience at hire must enroll in a BSN or higher nursing program: acceptance is expected within 15 months of hire, and the degree must be completed within five years of enrollment, or six years for an MSN, DNP, or PhD in Nursing. The schedule is a 12-hour shift, with holidays assigned annually and work every third weekend. The position is listed at 0.9 FTE. No force mandating is stated. A bonus of up to $10,000 is offered.

Requirements

Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of patient populations specific to the area of employment.
Professional nursing knowledge normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing program qualifying the individual 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.
Non-BSN nurses with less than one year of licensed RN experience at hire must enroll in a BSN or higher nursing degree program; program acceptance is expected within 15 months of hire, with completion within five years of enrollment or six years for an MSN, DNP, or PhD in Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

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