Family Birth Center RN
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 also supports innovation, growth, and professional development in nursing practice. This position is in the Family Birth Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton. The schedule consists of 12-hour rotating shifts, 5:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with every third weekend (Friday–Sunday) and one to two holiday rotations required. Scheduled hours are 36 per week at 0.9 FTE.
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 stand, stoop, walk, bend, push, pull, and 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 relevant competencies to assess patients’ physical conditions and nursing needs, and develop plans of care with patients and the interprofessional team.
- Plan patient care collaboratively with the interprofessional team to support high-quality care and clinical outcomes.
- Provide age-appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific care within the assigned clinical specialty and perform the functions of a professional registered nurse.
- Identify opportunities to improve the patient experience, streamline care processes, lower costs, and improve quality and satisfaction for patients, families, and team members.
- Contribute to a professional environment that promotes mentoring, engagement, and clinician development and retention.
- Consult and maintain positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members to solve problems and improve patient care.
- Anticipate and proactively manage risk to prevent crises.
- Perform skillfully during life-threatening emergencies, matching available resources to the demands of the situation.
Benefits
- Continued opportunities for learning and development.
- Accessible and transparent leadership.
- Commitment to work/life balance.
- Lifestyle engagement resources, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
