Nurse Extern, Fwbh - Modified Care Unit

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WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE.

Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern provides routine care and assists patients with activities of daily living. Responsible to the Patient Care Director of the assigned unit and the RN's on duty on each shift. Other duties as assigned.

If in a 4-year program, a minimum experience of two acute care medical-surgical clinical rotations (or one medical-surgical rotation and one pertinent clinical rotation) from an accredited nursing school is required. If in a 2-year program or accelerated/direct entry, must have completed one medical-surgical clinical rotation followed by pertinent work experience. At least one rotation must have included medication administration. Nursing courses must provide theory, knowledge, and experience in patient care, procedures, physical assessments, history data, care plans, and documentation.

Experience of six months or more as a nursing assistant is preferred.

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School preparing to take the NCLEX or waiting to retake the NCLEX.

Ability to read, write, understand, perform simple arithmetic, and follow directions related to basic patient care. Interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, visitors, and physicians courteously. Ability to perform simple numerical comparisons. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80% of work time when performing basic patient care tasks. Ability to walk, stand up to 80% of work time, and lift/position patients up to 20% of work time.

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. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or a comparable equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

• Paid time off
• Career Pathways & Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• 403b retirement plan
• 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.

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.