Operating Room RN - Casual & No Call

Thedacare • Appleton, WI

16d • 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. This role 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, the RN is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. The position also furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Operating Room experience is highly preferred. This campus has 8 OR's and specializes in Ortho, Spine and Pain, but also handles hand/upper extremity and podiatry cases. At the OSP campus, the RN can participate in Spine and Ortho robotics utilizing the ROSA and MAZOR to advance surgical procedures. There is a culture of multidisciplinary teamwork focused on patient-centered care and quality clinical outcomes, while maintaining a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
• BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date (for ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date (for ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms)

Nice To Haves

• Operating Room experience highly 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

• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees