Nurse Intern -Waukesha Memorial Hospital-Surgical Unit/Ortho/Neuro- 0.4 FTE (Flexible Shifts)

Nurse Intern - Waukesha Memorial Hospital - Surgical Unit/Ortho/Neuro - 0.4 FTE (Flexible Shifts)

Location: 725 American Ave, Waukesha WI 53188, United States Job Type: Days - 1st Shift

We Are Hiring: Nurse Intern - Waukesha Memorial Hospital - Surgical Unit/Ortho/Neuro - 0.4 FTE (Flexible Shifts)

4NW is a 31 bed mixed acuity care unit that specializes in the care of orthopedic and neurological patients. Our Orthopedic patients include joint replacements, traumatic fractures and 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.

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.

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

Why Join ProHealth Care:

We have nearly 5,000 dedicated clinical and non-clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well-being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive. And, everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment.

This Position Will Offer You:

• Engaging and community focused culture
• Competitive Salaries
• Opportunity for professional career growth
• Robust benefits including: Generous PTO; Choices in insurance; HSA; Tuition reimbursement; immediate 401K match; discounted tickets to various entertainment, social and sporting events

What You Will Do:

Under the supervision of the registered nurse, the Nurse Intern collects objective data according to the clinical practice and theory obtained from nursing education and in orientation. Utilizes this objective data and works under the supervision of the registered nurse in providing nursing care grounded in the ANA standards of nursing practice. May administer medications under the direct supervision of the RN after completing Pharmacology course (or equivalent content) in school. The Nurse Intern must be a nursing student entering the final semester of a registered nurse program or an individual having completed a nursing program but not yet obtained state licensure to practice as an RN. Obtains clinical knowledge and technical skills while working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse i.e Clinical Nurse 2,3 or 4.

You Will:

• 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.
• Submission of a recommendation letter by a clinical instructor from the candidate's school.
• Submission of a clinical education skills checklist from the candidate's school.
• Submission of a current transcript (may be unofficial). The nurse intern must have passing grades in all nursing courses.
• Be available for New Employee Welcome (NEW) and participate in Clinical team Orientation (CTO).
• Be available to work at least one 8 hour shift per week upon completion of orientation and/or scheduled FTE.

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.

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.