Registered Nurse Surgery at Froedtert South, Inc. – Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN) Job Duties:

Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patient’s care plan; and evaluation of the patient’s response to that care. Complies with all established standards and practices.

• • Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list. Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and the Hospital/ nursing policy.
  • Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice.
  • Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established timeframes.
  • Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.
  • Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean, and well-supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.
  • Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.
  • Promptly and courteously responds to pages and requests for help.
  • Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
  • Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit-based standards of care.
  • Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested
• Registered Nurse – Surgery Job Requirements
• Associate Degree: Nursing
• • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment.
  • The ability to read, write, speak, hear, and comprehend the English language.
  • The physical, technical, and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.

Salary Range: $33.50 to $52.50 /hr (based on experience)

• Evening and night shift differential

Benefits:

• • Medical, dental and vision benefits available
  • 403(b) company match available
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discount program
  • Competitive PTO