The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for adult patients in an inpatient medical and surgical environment. Key duties include managing acute care needs for orthopedic and spine surgery patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
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We are a 29 bed inpatient Medical & Surgical unit. The surgical population of this unit would mainly include: orthopedics and spine surgeries. This unit presents a great opportunity to see a variety of patients with acute care needs. We have designated Charge Nurses on the unit. A typical Staff RN would have 1:4-5 ratio during the day and 1:5-6 at night. We would typically staff 4 NA’s during the day and 3 at night. New staff members are partnered with a preceptor and mentor to help acclimate them to the unit. We pride ourselves with being the first unit to receive a Team Daisy Award for Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. We promote participation in Shared Governance, which helps drive decision making at the bedside. Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE. FTE: 0.600000 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 DESCRIPTION: Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: 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 DESCRIPTION: 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 Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: 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.
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We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Requires a current Wisconsin or Multi-state RN license and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Candidates must have a nursing degree from an accredited school, with a BSN preferred or required for non-BSN nurses within a specific timeframe.
Market context
Observation unit RN roles in Wisconsin are commonly sought in hospitals that need nurses who can assess patients quickly, coordinate short-stay care, and support safe discharge planning. This role is competitive because it requires an active Wisconsin or multi-state RN license, BLS within 90 days, and an accredited nursing degree, with BSN preparation preferred or expected for non-BSN nurses. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and BSN timeline before applying.
