RN, Pulmonary Internal Medicine
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 providing care primarily to adults. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description incorporates essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). The nurse will work on a fast-paced Pulmonary Internal Medicine unit that emphasizes teamwork, support, and professional development. The diverse patient population includes individuals with pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and various cardiac conditions. Experienced nurses and new graduates are welcome. This is an onsite position at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position is 0.6 FTE, with 24 standard hours and a 1900–0730 shift. Rotating holidays and weekend work every weekend through the weekend work program are specified. The posting offers eligibility for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of patient populations relevant to the area of employment; experienced nurses and new graduates are welcome.
- Completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing sufficient to be eligible for Registered Nurse licensure.
- Non-BSN nurses with less than one year of licensed RN experience must enroll in a BSN or higher nursing degree program after hire; acceptance 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 program.
- Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a multistate nursing license from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- AHA 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 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for an identified group of inpatients.
- Provide competent nursing care primarily to adult patients.
- Care for patients with pulmonary hypertension, COPD, and various cardiac conditions.
Benefits
- Eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.
- Paid time off.
- Career Pathways and Career Tuition Assistance.
- Continuing education unit 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 coverage.
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
