Nurse Extern, Internal Medicine Cystic Fibrosis

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

Department: Internal Medicine Cystic Fibrosis.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE:

Standard Hours: 0.01

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: one 12hr/week. Holidays: None. Weekends: None.

Job Summary

4NE: Internal Medicine/Cystic Fibrosis unit offers a welcoming and supportive environment where nurses are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Highlights

33-bed Internal Medicine unit providing care to a diverse patient population, including individuals with Cystic Fibrosis

Collaborative, team-focused environment where RNs, CNAs, providers, and interdisciplinary partners work closely together to deliver exceptional care

Innovative care delivery model using podding and CNA/RN pairing to promote teamwork, continuity, and strong patient connections

Opportunities to build advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting

Strong emphasis on professional development, ongoing learning, and career growth

Dedicated team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and creating a positive experience for both patients and staff

The Nurse Extern is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group

The Nurse Extern is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in assigned patient care area under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

If in a 4‑year program, a minimum experience of two acute care medical‑surgical clinical rotations (or one medical‑surgical rotation and one clinical rotation which is pertinent to the clinical area applying for) from an accredited school of nursing is required. If in a 2‑year program or accelerated/direct entry, must be in or have completed one medical‑surgical clinical rotation along with pertinent work experience is required. In addition, at least one of the clinical rotations must have included medication administration. Nursing courses/clinicals must have provided theory, knowledge and experience in providing patient care, performing patient care procedures and techniques, as well as knowledge and experience in performing physical assessments, gathering of history data, development of nursing care plans and medical record documentation. Experience of six months or more as a nursing assistant is preferred.

Education Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing prepared to take the NCLEX or waiting to retake the NCLEX exam for a second time.

Special Skills

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 in a courteous manner. Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers. Ability to show experience in 60 percent of essential functions. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80 percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks. Ability to walk and stand for up to 80 percent of work time and to lift and position patients for up to 20 percent of work time.

Licensure

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred, otherwise must provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code. 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

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, , 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 . 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 . We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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Worksite address

milwaukee, WI, 53244, US

Who can apply

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