STAFF RN, FMFH - OBSERVATION UNIT

Froedtert • Menomonee Falls, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a fast-paced, patient-focused team on our 16-bed Observation Unit—where surgical recovery meets exceptional care. Our Observation Unit primarily cares for post-surgical patients requiring short hospital stays. Approximately 75% of our patients are transferred from PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) for overnight monitoring, while the remaining 25% are admitted from the Emergency Department for short-term observation. The typical patient stay ranges from 8 to 36 hours, with most discharging home.
We care for a wide range of post-operative patients, including those recovering from:
--Joint replacements (hip and knee)
--Shoulder and ankle surgeries
--Gynecologic procedures
--Other outpatient surgeries requiring overnight care
We are proud to be Joint Commission accredited since 2017 for our Hip and Knee Replacement Program, a testament to the quality and consistency of care provided on our unit.
Why Join Our Team?
--Supportive Structure: Designated Charge Nurses provide leadership and support on every shift.
--Comprehensive Onboarding: New staff are partnered with a preceptor and mentor for hands-on training and guidance.
--Shared Governance: We encourage all team members to participate in Shared Governance to help drive real-time decision-making at the bedside.
--Patient-Centered Care: Our focus is on efficient, high-quality care that prepares patients to return home safely and confidently.
Job Summary:
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

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• 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.

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.

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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree