L&D RN

ThedaCare • Neenah, WI

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary : 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. 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 by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Job Description: SCHEDULE: Rotating 12 hour shifts (5:30a-6p / 5:30p-6a) Every 4th weekend rotation required Rotating holiday schedule required 45-minute response time if on call UNIT DETAILS (Labor & Delivery - Neenah Hospital): This is the high risk birth center for the ThedaCare system because Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin has a level 3 NICU within our hospital. The unit provides level 2 obstetric care and level 1 nursery care. ThedaCare Neenah averages about 1500 deliveries/year. The unit has 17 LDRP rooms and 11 antepartum/postpartum rooms.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient’s 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.
• Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees