A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
The Staff RN VCT assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for an identified group of patients. The individual must demonstrate competency in the delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The job description incorporates the essential functions of the job description, adapted from the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Statement for Supporting High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Patients.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION
Five years of critical care, or equivalent area of practice experience, is required. Over five years of critical care, or equivalent area of practice experience, is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and clinical practice at a level generally acquired through completing a minimum of two years of education at an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
TRAINING DESCRIPTION
Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to the area of employment. Including a fundamental understanding of hemodynamics and sepsis and their related interventional treatments. Knowledge of bedside devices includes, but is not limited to, intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy, 12-lead EKG interpretation, NIH Stroke Scale, ventricular assist devices, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION
Requires current, unrestricted, 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 upon hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 90 days of hire. CCRN, CCRN-E, CSC, CMC, CNRN, CEN, TNCC, TNS, preferred. 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, 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.
