Registered Nurse Surgery

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin invites applications for a Registered Nurse Surgery to coordinate and administer nursing care following the nursing process.

The role requires an associate degree in nursing, current BLS/CPR certification (or within 90 days), and eligibility for RN licensure in WI/IL depending on location. Applicants should be able to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend English, and demonstrate strong clinical skills and teamwork within the hospital's

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Eligible to practice as RN/Graduate Nurse in Wisconsin and/or Illinois based on location.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain organized patient rooms and department areas.
• Respond promptly to pages and requests for help.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff and clinical rotations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate Degree: Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse Surgery

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

About this position

Registered Nurse Surgery

• 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.

• 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 the 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. 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 pages and requests for help. 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 standards of care. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested