What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse (RN) - 5Medical - .9FTE - Nights position at Waukesha Memorial Hospital?
We are seeking compassionate and professional staff to join the medical unit of choice in Southeastern Wisconsin. Consisting of 53 beds, the employees of 5MEDICAL serve a diverse population of patients such as those with respiratory diseases, infectious processes, complications of chronic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, renal failure, diabetes, alcohol/opiate withdrawal and patients that require medical evaluation before transitioning to other care environments. Our patient management may include telemetry monitoring, continuous medication infusions, wounds, ventilators, tracheostomies, varieties of tubes and drains. 5MEDICAL is focused on the needs of the patient and helping one another to meet those needs. We are continuously working to improve our care:
- Active and Involved staff-led Shared Governance Council
- Patient Outcome focused teams, such as Falls and Skin Integrity
- Work culture that encourages the question “How can we do this better”
- A fully engaged interdisciplinary team
5MEDICAL is deeply committed to maintaining the standards of a Healthy Workplace for its employees and prides itself in the teamwork between the members of its professional “family”. New nurses to 5MED (whether recently graduated or experienced) are supported with a thoughtful, structured and effective orientation. 5MEDICAL is a fantastic unit to learn and care for patients. In fact, 5MEDICAL supports more students and nursing programs than any other unit in Waukesha County. We are prepared to meet the needs of our staff and the community we serve.
Hours: This 0.9FTE is a full time, benefit eligible RN position that commits to 12 hour Night shifts M-F, from 7:00PM-7:30AM. Every third or every other weekend, and holiday rotation. This is not a temporary/seasonal position.
Full-time / Part-time: Full Time Benefits
FTE: 0.90
From $28.50/Hour
What You Will Do:
The Clinical Nurse is a competent practitioner who integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of patients and families. Care is delivered using a deliberate, systematic approach and practice is guided by increasing awareness of patterns of patient responses in recurrent situations. These nurses demonstrate a mastery of most technical skills and begin to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus as they provide professional nursing care within clinical areas/ campuses as required by staffing matrices. These nurses also supervise and direct delegated nursing acts commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated abilities of the person supervised.
What You Will Need:
Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Wisconsin Registered Nurse License
Valid American Heart (AHA) Basic Life Support ( BLS) certification.
ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services. The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health and well-being of the community by combining skill, compassion and innovation. The ProHealth family includes Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin, ProHealth Medical Group clinics, AngelsGrace Hospice, ProHealth Home Care & Hospice, West Wood Health & Fitness Center and Regency Senior Communities. Learn more at ProHealthCare.org.
ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect – the way they should be treated. ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees. In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued.
ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Do You Fit at ProHealth Care?
Here at ProHealth Care, we strive to be the best we can be, while continually improving the care we deliver. With patient care at the center of all we do, it is ingrained into our culture to attract the best and the brightest to ProHealth Care. We have a promise to our patients and employees: The way you should be treated. We live by this commitment and remain dedicated to creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment.
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee
