Froedtert & MCW·Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for adult patients in a 16-bed observation unit. The role focuses on patients recovering from surgical procedures or arriving from the Emergency Room with a goal stay of 8-36 hours.
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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 Join 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.Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE.Job DescriptionFTE: 0.900000Shift: Shift 3Job 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). QualificationsEXPERIENCE 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. Additional InformationPerks & 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 offGrowth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunitiesAcademic Partnership with the Medical College of WisconsinReferral bonusesRetirement plan - 403bMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace ClinicsEmployee 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.
Requires a current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a Multi-state Nursing License and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. A nursing degree from an accredited school is required, with a BSN preferred or required for non-BSN nurses with less than one year of experience.
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In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.
