Registered Nurse-Presurgery/Post Recovery

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pre-surgery and Post-Recovery areas. The role involves coordinating nursing care, administering medications and treatments, and supporting patient education to promote healing.

The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, current BLS/CPR certification, and licensure eligibility in Wisconsin or Illinois based on assignment. Entry-level experience is acceptable with proper credentialing.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Licensure to practice as RN or Graduate Nurse in Wisconsin/Illinois depending on location assignment.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications, IVs and treatments in a timely and safe manner.
• Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborates with health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within timeframes.
• Provides patient teaching and information to patients and families.
• Supports orientation and training of new staff and nursing student rotations.

Skills

English language

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse-Presurgery/Post Recovery

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

About this position

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.

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.

Principal 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, IVs 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.