Froedtert & the Medical College
NURSE EXTERN, FMFH – MEDICAL SURGICAL
Froedtert & the Medical College, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States, 53051
What You Can Expect:
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced Charge Nurses, supportive leadership, and a team committed to delivering exceptional care.
Balanced Staffing: RN‑to‑patient ratio of 1:4–5 during the day; 1:5–6 at night.
4 Nursing Assistants during the day; 3 at night.
Strong Onboarding: All new hires are partnered with a preceptor and mentor to ensure a smooth, confident transition into their role.
Shared Governance: We believe in bedside‑driven decision‑making, and nurses are encouraged to participate in shaping the future of our unit.
Award‑Winning Team: We were the first unit at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital to receive the Team DAISY Award, recognizing outstanding teamwork and compassionate care.
Why This Unit? This is an excellent opportunity to build expertise in post‑operative and acute care. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of patient needs in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment. Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere.
Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON – SITE. FTE: 0.001000. Shift: Shift 1.
Job Summary Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern provides routine care and assists 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 Requirements If in a 4‑year program, a minimum experience of two acute care medical‑surgical clinical rotations (or one medical‑surgical rotation and one clinical rotation that is pertinent to the clinical area applying for) from an accredited school of nursing is required. If in a 2‑year program or accelerated/direct entry, must be in or have completed 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 Requirements Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing prepared to take the NCLEX or waiting to retake the NCLEX exam for a second time.
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 manner. Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers. Ability to show experience in 60% of essential functions. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80% of work time when performing basic patient care tasks. Ability to walk and stand for up to 80% of work time and to lift and position patients for up to 20% 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
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 Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages, and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
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Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced Charge Nurses, supportive leadership, and a team committed to delivering exceptional care.
Balanced Staffing: RN‑to‑patient ratio of 1:4–5 during the day; 1:5–6 at night.
4 Nursing Assistants during the day; 3 at night.
Strong Onboarding: All new hires are partnered with a preceptor and mentor to ensure a smooth, confident transition into their role.
Shared Governance: We believe in bedside‑driven decision‑making, and nurses are encouraged to participate in shaping the future of our unit.
Award‑Winning Team: We were the first unit at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital to receive the Team DAISY Award, recognizing outstanding teamwork and compassionate care.
Why This Unit? This is an excellent opportunity to build expertise in post‑operative and acute care. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of patient needs in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment. Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere.
Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON – SITE. FTE: 0.001000. Shift: Shift 1.
Job Summary Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern provides routine care and assists 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 Requirements If in a 4‑year program, a minimum experience of two acute care medical‑surgical clinical rotations (or one medical‑surgical rotation and one clinical rotation that is pertinent to the clinical area applying for) from an accredited school of nursing is required. If in a 2‑year program or accelerated/direct entry, must be in or have completed 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 Requirements Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing prepared to take the NCLEX or waiting to retake the NCLEX exam for a second time.
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 manner. Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers. Ability to show experience in 60% of essential functions. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80% of work time when performing basic patient care tasks. Ability to walk and stand for up to 80% of work time and to lift and position patients for up to 20% 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
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 Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages, and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
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