Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Company: Froedtert South, Inc.
Location: Pleasant Prairie
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Med Surg POSITION PURPOSE Coordinates and
administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the
nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patient’s
physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and
development of an individualized plan of nursing care;
implementation of the patient’s care plan; and evaluation of the
patient’s response to that care. Complies with all established
standards and practices. MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Associate
Degree: Nursing MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Entry Level LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED Current BLS and/or CPR certification from
the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability
to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Licensure to be
eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the
State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job
location assignment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED The
ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English
language. The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as
the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment. PRINCIPLE
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Demonstrates competency with
specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the
department/unit skills list. Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse
Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy. Coordinates and
administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the
nursing process as a framework for practice. Demonstrates
communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and
giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve
positive patient outcomes within established timeframes.
Administers medications, IV’s and treatments in a timely manner,
safely and in accordance with policy and procedure. Coordinates
patient teaching. Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the
use of patient equipment according to specific product information
and policy/procedure manuals. Maintains and organizes patient rooms
and department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied
manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to
promote rest and healing. Organizes and completes nursing care
activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.
Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and
emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit
based Quality Assurance standards of care. Assists in the
orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical
rotations as requested. PI6a6c0f90ecc5-37456-38696162
Keywords: Froedtert South, Inc., Kenosha , Registered Nurse - Med Surg, Healthcare , Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
