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- US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE.
- FTE: 0.900000
- Shift: Shift 3 "Join a fast-paced, patient-focused team on our 16-bed Observation Unit—where surgical recovery meets exceptional care. Our Observation Unit primarily cares for post-surgical patients requiring short hospital stays. Approximately 75% of our patients are transferred from PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) for overnight monitoring, while the remaining 25% are admitted from the Emergency Department for short-term observation. The typical patient stay ranges from 8 to 36 hours, with most discharging home. We care for a wide range of post-operative patients, including those recovering from: --Joint replacements (hip and knee) --Shoulder and ankle surgeries --Gynecologic procedures --Other outpatient surgeries requiring overnight care We are proud to be Joint Commission accredited since 2017 for our Hip and Knee Replacement Program, a testament to the quality and consistency of care provided on our unit. Why Join Our Team? --Supportive
- Structure: Designated Charge Nurses provide leadership and support on every shift. --Comprehensive
- Onboarding: New staff are partnered with a preceptor and mentor for hands-on training and guidance. --Shared
- Governance: We encourage all team members to participate in Shared Governance to help drive real-time decision-making at the bedside. --Patient-Centered
- Care: Our focus is on efficient, high-quality care that prepares patients to return home safely and confidently."
- 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.
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.
