Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital - Wauwatosa, WI
posted 3 days ago
- Entry Level
Wauwatosa, WI
Hospitals
About the position
Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern II assists with the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care for an identified group of patients. Works under the Nurse Manager's license of the assigned unit and is paired with RNs during their assigned shift. The Nurse Extern II is a nursing student, a graduate awaiting his/her temporary permit from the state of Wisconsin or awaiting to retake the NCLEX exam. Other duties assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care for patients.
- Work under the Nurse Manager's license and be paired with RNs during assigned shifts.
- Perform basic patient care tasks under supervision.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in the last year of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing awaiting temporary license.
- At least two acute care medical-surgical clinical rotations or one medical-surgical rotation and one relevant clinical rotation.
- One clinical rotation must include medication administration.
- Ability to read, write, understand, perform simple arithmetic, and follow directions related to basic patient care.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, and physicians.
Nice-to-haves
- State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) preferred.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Benefits
- 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
