Nurse Intern II – 4SW General Surgery, Women’s Health, and Pediatrics
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About ProHealth Care
ProHealth Care is one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, dedicated to providing the highest quality service to patients and their families. They support a Just Culture, encouraging an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment.
Job Description
Job Title: Nurse Intern II – 4SW General Surgery, Women’s Health, and Pediatrics
Location: Waukesha
Job Type: Day/PM Rotation
Weekly Hours: 16 (0.4 FTE)
Unit Overview:
Waukesha Memorial General Surgical/Women’s Health/Pediatric Unit is a fast-paced, high-acuity unit with 25 beds. The unit serves a diverse patient population, including:
• General Surgery: Patients who have undergone Gynecological, Vascular, Urological, and Gastrointestinal surgeries
• Women’s Health: Gynecological patients
• Pediatrics: Children with complaints of dehydration, respiratory illnesses, orthopedic injuries, and general surgeries.
The unit offers experience with patients ranging from newborns to geriatric clientele. The unit is committed to patient safety and delivering positive patient experiences.
Schedule Details: 0700-1930 or 15-2330 with rotation to weekends and holidays
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Nurse Intern will:
• Collect objective data according to clinical practice and theory.
• Work under the supervision of the registered nurse in providing nursing care grounded in the ANA standards of nursing practice.
• Administer medications under the direct supervision of the RN after completing Pharmacology course.
• Obtain clinical knowledge and technical skills while working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
Requirements:
• Must be a nursing student entering the final 9 months of a RN program or an individual who has completed an accredited nursing program but has not yet received registered nursing licensure.
• Must be currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an accredited school of nursing.
• If enrolled in a nursing program, must meet the following:
• Be active in the nursing program, without discipline.
• Submission of a recommendation letter by a clinical instructor from the candidate’s school.
• Submission of a clinical education skills checklist from the candidate’s school.
• Submission of a current transcript (may be unofficial). The nurse intern must have passing grades in all nursing courses.
• Be available for New Employee Welcome (NEW) and participate in Clinical team Orientation (CTO).
• Be available to work at least one 8-hour shift per week upon completion of orientation and/or scheduled FTE.
• Current employees must have an overall highly valued rating on their last performance review.
