Family Birth Center RN

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. The nurse is accountable for delivering compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy, and collaborates with the care team to achieve high-quality patient outcomes. The role supports a culture of innovation, professional growth, and development in nursing at ThedaCare.

This position is in the Family Birth Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton in Appleton, Wisconsin. It is scheduled for 36 hours weekly (0.9 FTE) on 12-hour rotating shifts: 5:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Every third weekend (Friday through Sunday) and one to two holiday rotations are required.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN licensure.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• For OB departments, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within three months of hire.
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and role-specific competencies to assess patients’ physical condition and nursing needs, and develop a plan of care with the patient and interprofessional team.
• Plan patient care collaboratively with the interprofessional team to support high-quality care and clinical outcomes.
• Provide specialized clinical nursing care appropriate to patients’ ages, developmental needs, and cultural contexts.
• Identify ways to improve patients’ care experience, streamline care processes, reduce costs, and promote quality and satisfaction for patients, families, and team members.
• Contribute to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.
• Consult and maintain positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to solve problems and improve patient care.
• Anticipate and proactively manage risks to prevent crises.
• Perform skillfully during life-threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crisis situations.

Benefits

• Whole-person wellness offerings, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Access and affordability offerings, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree