Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Services
About The Position
ThedaCare is a community health system committed to reinventing healthcare by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching lives, and creating value. The organization emphasizes compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility, supporting team members with opportunities for learning, development, transparent leadership, and work/life balance. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician, provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum. This role involves an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. The LPN is accountable for delivering compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy, collaborating with the care team to achieve high-quality patient outcomes. The position also contributes to the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.
Requirements
- Current Wisconsin LPN Licensure
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
Responsibilities
- Performs delegated tasks using evidence-based practice and specific competencies to collect data on the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and assists with implementing the plan of care.
- Assists in meeting 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 licensed practical nurse that 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.
- Maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and to 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
