REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
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 providing care primarily to adults. The Staff RN-Inpatient role incorporates essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). This position is with the HemOnc/Palliative unit at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Oncology RNs must hold or attain an oncology nursing certification, or complete 10 hours of oncology-focused continuing education each year on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Clinical competence and experience in caring for and managing the 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.
- 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. Exceptions and alternate program completion timelines apply as stated in the posting.
- Oncology RNs must hold or attain an oncology nursing certification or complete 10 hours of oncology-focused continuing education each year on an ongoing basis.
- 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 inpatient patients.
- Demonstrate competency in delivering care to a primarily adult patient population.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Career pathways and career tuition assistance
- Continuing education opportunities
- Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Free workplace clinics
- Employee assistance programs
- Adoption assistance
- Healthy Contributions
- Care@Work
- Moving assistance
- Discounts on gym memberships, travel, and other work-life benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
