STAFF RN, FWBH - RECOVERY ROOM

Froedtert • West Bend, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients. The RN demonstrates competency in delivery of care to all patient populations, and is responsible for the management of both the unique and predictable needs of the patient who has undergone an operative or invasive procedure in the Operating Room and/or the GI/Bronch lab. They will utilize the principles of medical/surgical nursing along with a unique knowledge base regarding anesthetic agents and techniques to assess, diagnose and treat patients in the immediate post anesthesia period. The Registered Nurse job description incorporates the 15 essential functions of the job description, which are adapted from the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice. Other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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.
• Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients.
• Managing the unique and predictable needs of patients who have undergone an operative or invasive procedure in the Operating Room and/or the GI/Bronch lab.
• Utilizing principles of medical/surgical nursing and knowledge of anesthetic agents and techniques to assess, diagnose, and treat patients in the immediate post anesthesia period.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree