Froedtert offers market competitive benefits and many innovative options in scheduling. Staff are eligible for some or all of the following benefits, based on their Benefit Eligibility Tier, which is determined by their position.
Benefits include:
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Life insurance: Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, supplemental, spousal, and child
- Disability insurance: Short-term Disability (STD) and Long-term (LTD)
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition assistance
- 529 education accounts
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Shift and weekend differentials
- Pharmacy discount
- Payroll direct deposit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Small Stones membership
- Assist America Program
- Athletic club membership discounts
- Car dealership discounts
- Cellular phone discounts
- Eyewear discounts
- Personal Auto/Homeowner/Renter Insurance Discount Program
Additional Benefits
- Career advancement
- On-site educational opportunities
- Nursing research opportunities
- Opportunity to participate in community outreach programs
- Open forums to discuss issues and share information with Froedtert’s president and vice presidents
- Opportunity to mentor students from various healthcare disciplines
Scheduling Options
Froedtert Hospital is a leader in structuring schedules that work for its staff. Rather than conforming to traditional weekly schedules, in nursing, for example, Froedtert adopted the innovative 7/70 program in which a nurse works a 10-hour shift for seven consecutive days – followed by seven days off. For staff who choose this option, it means 26 weeks of the year are off, allowing for easy planning for vacations and other family activities. 7/70 is widely praised by the nursing staff and other caregivers, but actually has the most benefit for patients, for whom continuity of care is an important issue.
Other scheduling options are also available including the typical 40 hours per week on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift, and a weekend program for nursing staff.