Licensed Practical Nurse
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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 youre 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.
Benefits with a whole-person approach to wellness
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches relaxation rooms health focused apps (Wonder Ripple) mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays team member cost sharing premiums daycare
Summary :
Acute Hospital Inpatient Med/Surg LPNSCHEDULE:
12 Hour Shifts
Every 3rd weekend-Fri Sat Sun
Rotating holiday schedule required
Were redesigning and leading into the future of clinical care! Empowering nursing to drive high quality care across the continuum. Team members get to practice at the top of their licensure on a high functioning team. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team is core to what we do.
The Medical unit is a 37 bed Unit that focuses on a variety of medical diagnoses including Cardiac Pulmonary Renal Oncology Infectious disease Neurological Psychiatric Surgical and COVID 19. This area is one of the stepdown units to the ICU. Our Neenah Hospital is a level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with a specialized patient population. This is a fast-paced unit that works closely with the Provider Hospitalist Team who is in house 24/7 to attend to our patients needs and is readily available for our patients and team. There is significant multidisciplinary collaboration between Nursing Care Managers Providers and Ancillary Services to ensure high quality care and support is given to our patients. We do an individualized orientation process to ensure each new team members needs are met and adjusted to their experience and knowledge base. We encourage and foster the growth of our team members by providing flexible scheduling around school and work life balance. Our Organization is currently on the journey of becoming Magnet Certified and we offer a variety of developmental opportunities for our nurses such as becoming members of our local council or system committee work clinical advancement program ACLS certification and working up to a Charge RN role. Do you see your future goals working in healthcare Start on our unit where we can mentor and help prepare you for your future passion in all aspects of the healthcare profession. Come join a team that truly believes in team work dedication hard work and focusing on the individualized needs of each patient on our unit! We look forward to having you join our team!!
The Licensed Practical Nurse under the supervision of a registered nurse advanced practice clinician or physician provides patient-centered specialized evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment research education and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare that involves the promotion of a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.
Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Performs delegated tasks using evidence-based practice and specific competencies to collect data on the physical condition and nursing needs of patients and assists with implementing the plan of care.
2. Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes.
3. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned and performs all functions of the licensed practical nurse that are age appropriate developmentally sensitive and culturally specific.
4. Identifies ways to improve the patients experience of care streamline care processes and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient family and team member satisfaction.
5. Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring engagement and development to retain expert clinicians.
6. Maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members collaborating to problem solve and to improve patient care.
7. Demonstrates anticipates and proactively manages risk to prevent crises.
8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies matching demands and resources during crises situations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Wisconsin LPN Licensure
American Heart Association Healthcare ProviderBasic Life Support (BLS).
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
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 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.
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
I understand that this is a summary of job responsibilities and does not create contractual terms and conditions and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs. My employment with ThedaCare is at-will.
0.75 FTE 30 hours/week nights position
Every 3rd weekend rotation
Every 3rd holiday rotation
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Scheduled FTE:
0.6Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - NeenahWisconsinOvertime Exempt:
NoEmployment Type
Full-Time
