NURSE EXTERN II, FMFH - MEDICAL SURGICAL at Froedtert in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Job Description:

FMFH Medical Surgical Unit - 4th Floor

About the unit: 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.

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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.001000

Shift: Shift 4

Job Summary:
Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern provides routine care and assist patients with the following tasks related to the activities of daily living. Responsible to the Patient Care Director of the assigned unit and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum experience of two acute care medical-surgical clinical rotations (or one medical-surgical rotation and one clinical rotation which is pertinent to the clinical area applying for) from an accredited school of nursing is required, or one medical - surgical clinical rotation along with pertinent work experience is required. In addition, at least one of the clinical rotations must have included medication administration. Nursing courses/clinicals must have provided theory, knowledge and experience in providing patient care, performing patient care procedures and techniques, as well as knowledge and experience in performing physical assessments, gathering of history data, development of nursing care plans and medical record documentation. Experience of six months or more as a nursing assistant is preferred.

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and waiting to retake the NCLEX exam.

Ability to read, write, understand, perform simple arithmetic, and follow directions related to basic patient care. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, and physicians in a courteous manor. Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers. Ability to show experience in 60 percent of essential functions. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80 percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks. Ability to walk and stand for up to 80 percent of work time and to lift and position patients for up to 20 percent of work time.

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred, otherwise must provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code. 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:

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  Paid time off
  


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  Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  


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  Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  


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  Referral bonuses
  


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  Retirement plan - 403b
  


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  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
  


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  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.