Registered Nurse (RN) - Waukesha Memorial Hospital 4NW Med/Surg Neuro/Ortho - .9 FTE (12 hr/Days)

About the role

4NW is a 31 bed mixed acuity care unit specializing in the care of orthopedic and neurological patients. Our Orthopedic patients include traumatic fractures, injuries to the extremities, and back pain. 4NW also cares for a variety of both medical and surgical neurological patients including stroke, movement disorders, traumatic brain/spinal injuries, and mixed neurosurgical patients. All nursing staff are NIHSS stroke certified and all caregivers receive specialized training to promote safe and early mobilization of post-surgical joint patients.

Responsibilities

• Caregivers receive specialized training to promote safe and early mobilization of post-surgical joint patients.
• NIHSS Certified (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Competent practitioner who integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of patients and families.
• Deliberate, systematic approach to care delivery.
• Practice guided by increasing awareness of patterns of patient responses in recurrent situations.
• Mastery of most technical skills.
• View clinical situations from a patient and family focus.
• Supervise and direct delegated nursing acts commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated abilities of the person supervised.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wisconsin.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire.
• NIHSS Certified (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Qualifications

• Competent practitioner who integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of patients and families.
• Deliberate, systematic approach to care delivery.
• Practice guided by increasing awareness of patterns of patient responses in recurrent situations.
• Mastery of most technical skills.
• View clinical situations from a patient and family focus.
• Supervise and direct delegated nursing acts commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated abilities of the person supervised.

Skills

• NIHSS Certified (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Choices in insurance
• HSA
• Tuition reimbursement
• Immediate 401K match
• Discounted tickets to various entertainment, social and sporting events

Pay

Competitive Salaries

Schedule

12 hour days shifts 7:00-7:30 pm, every third weekend and every other holiday rotation.

About Us

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.

Contact

We are very proud to represent two Centers of Excellence recognized by the Joint Commission. The Joint Replacement Center of Excellence for both Hip and Knee focuses on creating the best and safest patient experience for our joint replacement patients. The Stroke Center of Excellence focuses on the best care and treatment for our stroke patients.