ThedaCare·Appleton, Wisconsin
Perform delegated patient care activities including monitoring vital signs, collecting clinical data, and assisting patients with basic needs. Responsible for phlebotomy, ECGs, and escalating changes in patient status to the care team.
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
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Our 24 bed inpatient unit at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton Surgical Unit is a dynamic and collaborative environment specializing in the care of surgical patients, including those undergoing endocrine, urological, abdominal, general, vascular and orthopedic. As a regional medical center, we work closely with a variety of surgical groups and our dedicated hospitalist team to ensure seamless, high-quality care. Our team is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care, addressing not only the physical recovery of our patients but also their emotional and overall well-being.
Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.
Checks patients’ vital signs, height, and weight, as needed, based on patient type.
Provides compassionate care and listens to patients’ concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns.
Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis.
Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team.
Repositions, transfers, ambulates and transports patients.
Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing).
Obtains and reports patient intake and output.
Performs electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed.
Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection.
Provides care that is age appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate in an environment that promotes patient safety.
Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
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Scheduled weekly hours: 4
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ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin
Requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Previous healthcare experience is preferred and candidates must be at least 18 years old.
Market context
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