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Location : US : WI : MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE : 1.000000
Standard Hours : 40.00
Shift : Shift 1
Shift Details : 0730-1600 Holidays : no Weekends : no
Job Summary :
Join the largest Orthopedic Clinic in the Milwaukee area and become a vital member of a fast-paced, highly collaborative Trauma team dedicated to delivering exceptional orthopedic care. As a Trauma Clinic RN, you will partner closely with trauma surgeons and advanced practice providers to support patients through urgent injuries, post-operative recovery, and complex follow-up needs.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive clinical support through triage, timely MyChart communication, and in-clinic patient interactions. You will assist with procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, suture or staple removal, and splint or brace application. You will play a key role in patient education, helping individuals and families understand injury management, mobility precautions, and the recovery process. You'll also work closely with your physician team to anticipate clinical needs, understand workflow nuances, and contribute to efficient, coordinated patient care.
This position offers a consistent daytime schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and provides ongoing opportunities to build expertise within a dynamic and high-acuity orthopedic specialty. If you are a motivated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is committed to supporting trauma patients through critical moments of their care journey, we encourage you to apply.
The Staff RN-Ambulatory Clinics works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic patient and family centered care. The Staff RN-Ambulatory Clinics systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care. The Staff RN-Ambulatory Clinics utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The Staff RN-Ambulatory Clinics establishes goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and / or other care providers. The Staff RN-Ambulatory Clinics considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care. The Staff RN-Ambulatory Clinics delegates and supervises care in accordance with the WI Nurse Practice. The Staff RN-Ambulatory Clinics participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development. Major accountabilities of this role include patient care coordination, direct patient care, patient education, telephone triage / eVisits, and performing / assisting with in-clinic minor procedures. May float to other areas on as needed for operations need. Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION :
Clinical experience and / or interest in the care and management of patient populations specific to the area of employment. At least 1 year of relevant nursing experience is preferred
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION :
Nursing licensure required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred..
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION :
Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). 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 :
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
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.
Orthopaedic Surgery • Milwaukee, WI, United States