Registered Nurse - Birthing Inn

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Birthing Inn in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

The role requires coordinating and providing nursing care through the nursing process, with emphasis on safety, efficiency and compassionate patient teaching. The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Nursing, is eligible for WI/IL licensure based on location, and has active BLS/CPR certification with NIC/NRS certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• Entry level experience is acceptable.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days; WI/IL RN licensure eligibility; Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 6 months.
• English language proficiency and ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend; ability to use patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrates competency with clinical skills and adheres to hospital policies and Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
• Communicates and collaborates with health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within timeframes.
• Administers medications, IVs and treatments safely; coordinates patient teaching and care activities.
• Maintains clean, organized patient rooms and equipment; responds promptly to patient call lights.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff and nursing student rotations.

Skills

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Use patient care equipment

Education

Entry Level

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Birthing Inn

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Registered Nurse - Birthing Inn

• POSITION PURPOSE
  Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patient's care plan; and evaluation of the patient's response to that care. Complies with all established standards and practices.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
  Associate Degree: Nursing
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  Entry Level
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment. Neonatal Resuscitation certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language. The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list. Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy. Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice. Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established timeframes. Administers medications, IV's and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure. Coordinates patient teaching. Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals. Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing. Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner. Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light. Recognizes the occurrence of life‑threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner. Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested.