ThedaCare
The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach. They are responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare.
Current Wisconsin RN Licensure is required, with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred and an Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Candidates must also have Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
SCHEDULE: 12-hour NIGHTS (7p-7a) Every other Friday night shift. No scheduled shifts on Saturday and Sunday Limited holiday rotating schedule - call only Unit Details: ThedaCare’s Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain (OSP) center is a comprehensive health center specializing in orthopedic, spine, and pain care dedicated to improving the patient experience. We are excited to strengthen our team by adding registered nurses to become a proactive partner in health by putting our patients first, making healthcare easier, and delivering quality, affordable care. Input for the design of OSP was received from nursing teams because nurses are the experts in the care they provide. The overnight stay unit consists of 15 beds, a therapy gym, and activities of daily living apartment as well as ancillary services provided from lab, pharmacy, imaging, therapy, and dining. Team members utilize state of the art technology to keep patients and their families informed and up to date regarding the plan of care. As a nurse on the overnight stay unit at OSP, you will make a difference in every patient’s relief and recovery by providing patient-centered care. Our nurses make teamwork and collaboration with other specialty areas and ancillaries a priority to achieve a high level of job satisfaction and serve as a reminder of why we do what we do. You will participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with therapists, care managers, and providers to ensure your patient is set up for success at discharge. OSP is in alignment with the vision and mission to improve the health of our communities and create value in everything we do. We continuously strive to unite in purpose, lead across communities, and empower each person through our lifeinspired movement. How can you inspire health in the lives of every member of our community? KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team. Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care. Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations.
Current Wisconsin RN Licensure American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Scheduled FTE: 0.75 Location: Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Nights About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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