RN Clinical Nurse- Rotating D/N

Job Description:

Schedule: 12 hour shifts with every 3rd weekend on rotation

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 patients 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Associates degree in nursing (ADN)

All 2500 RN Clinical Nurse:

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical / Surgical Departments - Critical Access Hospitals:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Emergency Departments:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC):

• RNs with less than 1 year of ED experience upon hire must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter.

• RNs with greater than 1 year ED experience must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter.

Critical Care / Intermediate Care Departments:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) *ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Neenah and ThedaCare Medical Center Berlin ONLY

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Neenah Neuro Department:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton Cardiac Department:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Cardiovascular / Special Procedures / Cath Lab:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

OB Departments:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center- Neenah OB ED Department:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)

• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Class (ALSO) training within one year of employment and repeat every 3 years thereafter.

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a labor and delivery nurse

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton & Neenah Operating Rooms:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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.

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

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