RN - Froedtert Hospital - Internal Med Sickle Cell Anemia - Milwaukee, United States - Froedtert Health

Description

Job Summary:

4SW is a 23-bed Internal Medicine unit. Our patient population includes: Sickle Cell, CHF, Transplant, Liver Cirrhosis, ESRD, COPD, Diabetes and much more. Our unit is dedicated to creating a project-rich environment that enhances the quality and safety of patient care.

As an organization, Froedtert offers at least 9 weeks of orientation with a dedicated preceptor and positive mentoring in a hands-on learning environment. Froedtert is unique in that there is no mandatory over-time.

Frequently utilized skills include: Foley insertions, wound cares, PEG tube medications, PCA pump, trach cares/suctioning, IV/central line medications, and chest tube maintenance.

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

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, , 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.