RN, Internal Med Neuro Overflow

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

5SE is a 27-bed internal medicine unit with neurology overflow. Our patient population includes: CHF, COPD, PNA, ESRD, DM, AMS, Bariatric, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis, acute strokes, and much more. Froedtert offers at least 9 weeks of orientation with a dedicated preceptor/s and positive mentoring in a hands-on learning environment. As an organization, you will find that we do not have mandatory over-time (even at the height of the pandemic). Skills that will be used in this unit include: Foley insertions, trach cares/suctioning, G-Tubes, wound cares, NG insertions, PIV/central line medications, PCA/CADD pumps and wound vacs.
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).

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 is required.
• 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.

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.
• Delivery of care to a primarily adult population.
• Foley insertions
• Trach cares/suctioning
• G-Tubes
• Wound cares
• NG insertions
• PIV/central line medications
• PCA/CADD pumps
• Wound vacs

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree