NURSE EXTERN, FH - COMPLEXITY INTERVENTION UNIT

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career Tuition Assistance

Academic partnership with MCW

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Free workplace clinics

Employee assistance programs

Adoption assistance

Healthy contributions

Care@Work

Moving assistance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist with nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for a defined group of patients in an acute care setting.

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing or a graduate ready to take the NCLEX. Completion of at least one acute care medical-surgical clinical rotation is preferred; Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is a

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic are used in patient care.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are essential for interactions with patients and staff.
• Enrollment in an accredited nursing program or readiness to take NCLEX is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care under RN supervision.
• Capture and document patient information and care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading

Writing

Basic arithmetic

Follow directions

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (WI) preferred

NCLEX eligibility or pending

Enrolled in accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.001000

Standard Hours: 0.01

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: 0700-1530 and 0703-1930 combinations Holidays: none Weekends: none

Job Summary:

The Nurse Extern is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in assigned patient care area under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

If in a 4-year program, must have completed at least one of the required two acute care medical-surgical clinical rotations (or one medical-surgical rotation and one clinical rotation which is pertinent to the clinicia area applying for) with second either in or completed from an accredited school of nursing is required. If in a 2-year program or accelerated/direct entry, must be in or have completed one medical - surgical clinical rotation along with pertinent work experience is required. In addition, at least one of the clinical rotations must have included medication administration. Nursing courses/clinicals must have provided theory, knowledge and experience in providing patient care, performing patient care procedures and techniques, as well as knowledge and experience in performing physical assessments, gathering of history data, development of nursing care plans and medical record documentation. Experience of six months or more as a nursing assistant is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing prepared to take the NCLEX or waiting to retake the NCLEX exam for a second time.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Ability to read, write, understand, perform simple arithmetic, and follow directions related to basic patient care. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, and physicians in a courteous manner. Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers. Ability to show experience in 60 percent of essential functions. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80 percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks. Ability to walk and stand for up to 80 percent of work time and to lift and position patients for up to 20 percent of work time.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred, otherwise must provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

• 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

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.