Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Services
Share
Job Location:
Appleton, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 :
Empowering nursing to drive high quality care across the continuum. RN directs nursing care in a collaborative model. 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.Unit Description:
24 bed inpatient unit that has the ability to care for critically ill but stable patients. This may include extensive wound management pulmonary interventions frequent neurological assessments cardiac dysrhythmias and management of continuous intravenous drips (such as Cardizem and Lasix ). Common admission diagnoses include sepsis alcohol withdrawal COPD exacerbation pneumonia and acute CHF exacerbation. Many of our patients have chronic co-morbidities that requires skillful management during their acute illness including diabetes CHF chronic kidney disease and COPD.
Job Description:
5:30 PM to 6:00 AM
every third weekend requirement (Friday Saturday Sunday)
Variable holiday requirement
RN Highlights at ThedaCare:
A.D.N to BSN program with strategic Nursing Tuition Assistance
Magnet Journey- care model encompassing holistic view of people and community
Academic partnerships that support student learning and Quality Improvement projects
Clinician and Leader Nightingale Award recipient
Nursing excellence and recognition program
Nurse Intern/Extern programs
Robust Shared Governance
Population Health and Life Inspired Movement
Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)
Onsite BLS ACLS PALS NRP TNCC ALSO and specialty certifications
Development/Growth opportunity within the Organization: Emergency Services/Trauma Care Obstetrics Medical Surgical Intensive Care Intermediate Care Behavioral Health Surgical Services Cancer Care Homecare Hospice Skilled Nursing Care Neuro Care Orthopedics Bariatrics Inpatient Rehab Outpatient IV Ambulatory Clinic Diabetes Education Wound Care Telemetry/Cardiac Phone Triage and much more!
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) OR Associates Degree in Nursing with an agreement to obtain the BSN within five years.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic 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
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:
12Scheduled FTE:
0.3Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - AppletonWisconsinOvertime Exempt:
NoWorker Shift Details:
NightsRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
ThedaCare is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to individualized care located throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
