RN, Emergency Department

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our state-of-the-art Emergency Department at Froedtert Hospital is the area's only adult Level 1 Trauma Center. It features a 4-bed Trauma Bay, 55 general ED beds, and a busy triage area, supported by specialized staffing including dedicated Arena Teams (4 RNs, 2 Techs, 1 Paramedic) and Trauma teams (4 RNs, 1 Tech, 1 Paramedic). Nursing-to-patient ratios are thoughtfully adjusted based on care areas to ensure optimal patient outcomes in this dynamic, high-acuity environment. The Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description has incorporated essential functions which are adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). Froedtert Hospital is a prestigious 766-bed academic medical center serving the Milwaukee area's diverse emergency healthcare needs. The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

Requirements

• Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Upon hire any non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed registered nurse experience will be required to enroll in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program
• Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire and the degree program must be completed within 5 years of enrollment, or 6 years if program is MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursing
• current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire
• Trauma Nurse course certification (TNCC) is required within one year of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required within 1 year of hire
• For incumbents in this role prior to 6/1/2023 must be obtain PALs by 6/30/2024

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred

Responsibilities

• assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment
• demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & 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 available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees