Registered Nurse

Job Description

Here is a detailed summary of the company and job description:

About the Company

The employer is Froedtert Health, which operates as the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network. This network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin, dedicated to a shared mission encompassing patient care, innovation, medical research, and education.

The network operates eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center. They are actively engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies, indicating a strong commitment to advancing medical knowledge and treatment. The Froedtert & MCW health network is extensive, comprising ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians, and more than 45 health centers and clinics. Their reach extends beyond Wisconsin, drawing patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

Froedtert Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and maintains an environment focused on attracting, recruiting, engaging, and retaining a diverse workforce. They welcome protected veterans to identify their priority consideration status. The company maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing. They also commit to providing reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process for individuals who require them.

Job Description (Registered Nurse – Inpatient)

This is a job for a Registered Nurse in an inpatient environment.

• Sign-on Bonus: Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus.
• Location: The position is located in Milwaukee, WI, at the Froedtert Hospital facility.
• On-Site Requirement: This job is ON-SITE, meaning it requires physical presence at the facility.
• FTE: The Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for this role is 0.900000, indicating a near full-time position.
• Shift: The designated shift is Shift 1.
• Schedule: It involves 3 12-hour shifts, specifically from 0700-1930.
• Weekend Rotation: There is an every 3rd weekend rotation requirement.

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is described as a practitioner responsible for the comprehensive nursing process for an identified group of patients in an inpatient setting. This includes:
• Assessing patient needs.
• Planning nursing care.
• Implementing care plans.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of nursing care.
The individual must demonstrate competency in the delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The job description incorporates essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010).

Experience Description:
Candidates are required to have clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to the area of employment.

Education Description:
• Required: Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice, typically acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing, making the candidate eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BSN Requirement for Non-BSN Nurses: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed RN experience is required to enroll in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program.
• Enrollment Expectation: Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire.
• Completion Timeline: The degree program must be completed within 5 years of enrollment (or 6 years if the program is MSN, DNP, or PhD in Nursing).
• Preferred: A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Licensure Description:
• RN License: Requires a current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).
• BLS Certification: 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 range of perks and benefits, with eligibility potentially depending on the specific role. These may include:
• Paid time off.
• Growth opportunities: Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities.
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Referral bonuses.
• Retirement plan (403b).
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics.
• Work-Life Benefits: Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel, and other work-life benefits.