What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Float position at Froedtert & MCW?
Performs primary nursing functions of assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in the emergency department to patients of all ages suffering from various types of illness or trauma. The RN serves as a professional role model by collaborating with clinical and front office staff, administration and other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care is delivered to optimal patient outcomes.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A minimum of 1 year of experience in an emergency department setting is required.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in an emergency department setting is preferred.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of a minimum of two years education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
EDUCATION PREFERRED: None.
TRAINING REQUIRED: None.
TRAINING PREFERRED: None.
SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: None.
SPECIAL SKILLS PREFERRED: None.
LICENSURE REQUIRED:
Requires current 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 within 30 days of hire.
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire.
American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required within one year of hire.
LICENSURE PREFERRED:
Trauma Nurse Course certification (TNCC) is preferred.
Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles
Our Mission is to advance the health of our communities through excellence and discovery, inspiring each person to live their unique best life.
Our Vision is to be your trusted partner, transforming health care for everyone every day.
Our Guiding Principles:
INTEGRITY & RESPECT:
Trust in the integrity of one another and treat all with compassion, dignity and kindness
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY:
Deliver and receive the highest standards of care, outcomes and experiences
RADICAL TRANSFORMATION:
Be bold and resilient by reinventing new and innovative ways to improve health
MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS:
Collaborate internally and externally to deliver world class patient-centered care
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY:
Deliver and receive the highest standards of care, outcomes and experiences
VALUE CREATION:
Produce differentiated outcomes that are impactful and sustainable
DISCIPLINED EXECUTION:
Implement a thoughtful plan in an intentional, agile and adaptive manner