JOB REQUIREMENTS: Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE. 5SE is a 27-bed internal medicine unit. Our patient population includes: CHF, COPD, PNA, ESRD, DM, AMS, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis, and much more. We also take neuro overflow. Froedtert offers at least 9 weeks of orientation with a dedicated preceptor/s and positive mentoring in a hands-on learning environment. As an organization, you will find that we do not have mandatory overtime. Skills that will be used in this unit include: Foley insertions, trach cares/suctioning, G-Tubes, wound cares, NG insertions, chest tubes, PIV/central line medications, PCA/CADD pumps and wound vacs. FTE: 0.001000 Shift: Shift 4 - 12 hour shift - either 0700-1930 or 1900-0730. One shift a week as school/clinical schedule permits. Job Summary: Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern provides routine care and assist patients with the following tasks related to the activities of daily living. Responsible to the Patient Care Director of the assigned unit and the RN\'s on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: A minimum experience of two acute care medical-surgical clinical rotations (or one medical-surgical rotation and one clinical rotation which is pertinent to the clinical area applying for) from an accredited school of nursing is required, or one medical - surgical clinical rotation along with pertinent work experience is required. In addition, at least one of the clinical rotations must have included medication administration. Nursing courses/clinicals must have provided theory, knowledge and experience in providing patient care, performing patient care procedures and techniques, as well as knowledge and experience in performing physical assessments, gathering of history data, development of nursing care plans and medical record documentation. Experience of six months or more as a nursing assistant is preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and waiting to retake the NCLEX exam. SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Ability to read, write, understand, perform simple arithmetic, and follow directions related to basic patient care. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, and physicians in a courteous manor. Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers. Ability to show experience in 60 percent of essential functions. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80 percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks. Ability to walk and stand for up to 80 percent of work time and to lift and position patients for up to 20 percent of work time. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: 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 which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire. Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: * Paid time off * Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities * Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin * Referral bonuses * Retirement plan - 403b * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics * Employee Assistanc To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjg1Mjc2Ljg3NzBAZnJvZWR0ZXJ0Y29tcC5hc xpdHJhay5jb20 ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjg1Mjc2Ljg3NzBAZnJvZWR0ZXJ0Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20