REGISTERED NURSE - OBSERVATION UNIT FROEDTERT MENOMONEE FALL HOSPITIAL

Froedtert & MCW; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Froedtert & MCW is looking for a Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit at Menomonee Falls Hospital. This full-time role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients post-surgery and from the Emergency Room.

The candidate should possess a BSN or higher and have a current Wisconsin Registered Nurse License. This role requires clinical competence and the ability to manage adult patient populations.

Generous perks include paid time off, medical benefits, and partnerships with the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in care for adult patient populations.
• Must have an accredited nursing degree to be eligible for licensure.
• State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Demonstrate competency in delivery of care within an inpatient environment.
• Manage daily nursing tasks for a diverse group of patients.

Skills

Clinical competence

Patient management

Nursing theory

Basic Life Support

Education

BSN or higher nursing degree

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE - OBSERVATION UNIT FROEDTERT MENOMONEE FALL HOSPITAL

• Full-time

About the unit: We are a 16 bed Observation unit. 75% of our patients come from PACU, needing a 1-2 night stay in the hospital after their surgery. The other 25% of our patients come from the Emergency Room. The goal length of stay for patients on this unit is between 8-36 hours. Patients typically discharge home after their hospital stay. Common surgical procedures seen on this unit include: joint replacements, shoulder and ankle surgeries, GYN, and other various procedures that require a one night hospital stay. This unit is accredited by the Joint Commission since 2017 for our Hip and Knee replacement program. We have designated Charge Nurses on the unit. New staff members are partnered with a preceptor and mentor to help acclimate them to the unit. We promote participation in Shared Governance, which helps drive decision making at the bedside.

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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.900000

Shift: Shift 3

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).

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

Education: 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. 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.

Licensure: Requires 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.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

• Paid time off
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• 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.