Pre-Op & PACU RN - Full Time

Thedacare • Appleton, WI

1d • 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 contributes to patient outcomes and departmental goals. The role also promotes innovation, growth, and professional development in nursing practice.

In the Prep/PACU unit at Appleton Hospital, the nurse prepares patients for surgical and procedural cases, cares for patients and families with an emphasis on safety and customer experience, and recovers patients after anesthesia. Patients are then discharged or transferred to another level of care.

The schedule consists of four 8-hour shifts per week, totaling 32 hours. Start times vary between 5:30 a.m. and noon. Call includes three weeknights in each six-week schedule, every fifth weekend (Saturday or Sunday, not both), and one holiday call requirement per year. Call requires a 30-minute response time.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN licensure.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Non-BSN nurses with less than one year of licensed RN experience at hire must obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Ability to move freely and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical condition and nursing needs using the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and relevant competencies; develop collaborative plans of care with patients and the interprofessional team.
• Plan patient care in collaboration with the interprofessional team to support high-quality care and clinical outcomes.
• Provide specialty-specific clinical care and perform professional RN functions appropriate to patients’ ages, developmental needs, and cultural backgrounds.
• Identify opportunities to improve the patient experience, streamline care, lower costs, and promote quality and satisfaction for patients, families, and team members.
• Contribute to a professional environment that supports mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.
• Consult and maintain positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members to problem-solve and improve patient care.
• Anticipate and proactively manage risks to prevent crises; respond skillfully to life-threatening emergencies and match demands with available resources.
• Prepare patients for surgical and procedural cases; provide care to patients and families focused on safety and customer experience.
• Recover patients after anesthesia and discharge them or transfer them to another level of care.

Benefits

• 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.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time