Nurse Intern -Waukesha Memorial Hospital 5MED- 0.4 FTE (Flexible Shifts)

About the role

The Medical Unit (5MED) at Waukesha Memorial Hospital is a fast-paced, 53-bed unit serving a variety of patient populations. The staff provides care for patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, acute/chronic respiratory conditions, including trachs/vents, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, chronic conditions like COPD, heart failure, diabetes, patients on dialysis, and acute drug/alcohol withdrawal. The unit also cares for patients with mental health conditions and those with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Collections objective data according to clinical practice and theory from nursing education and orientation.
• Provides nursing care grounded in the ANA standards of nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Administers medications under the direct supervision of the RN after completing a pharmacology course (or equivalent content) in school.
• Obtains clinical knowledge and technical skills while working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Be a nursing student entering the final 9 months of a RN program or an individual who has completed an accredited nursing program but has not yet received registered nursing licensure.
• Be currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an accredited school of nursing.
• Current employees must have an overall highly valued rating on their last performance review.
• If enrolled in a nursing program, must meet the following:
• Be active in the nursing program, without discipline.
• Submit a recommendation letter by a clinical instructor from the candidate’s school.
• Submit a clinical education skills checklist from the candidate’s school.
• Submit a current transcript (may be unofficial).
• The nurse intern must have passing grades in all nursing courses.

Requirements

• Available for New Employee Welcome (NEW) and participate in Clinical team Orientation (CTO).
• Available to work at least one 8-hour shift per week upon completion of orientation and/or scheduled FTE.

Qualifications

• Be a nursing student entering the final 9 months of a RN program or an individual who has completed an accredited nursing program but has not yet received registered nursing licensure.
• Be currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, an accredited school of nursing.
• Current employees must have an overall highly valued rating on their last performance review.
• If enrolled in a nursing program, must meet the following:
• Be active in the nursing program, without discipline.
• Submit a recommendation letter by a clinical instructor from the school.
• Submit a clinical education skills checklist from the school.
• Submit a current transcript (may be unofficial).
• The nurse intern must have passing grades in all nursing courses.

Skills

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for patient care and a commitment to learning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Must be able to work every other weekend and a holiday grouping rotation.