Weekend Only)

Thedacare•Neenah, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UNIT DETAILS (Trauma/Surgical-Neenah): We’re redesigning and leading into the future of clinical care! Empowering nursing to drive high quality care across the continuum. RN directs nursing care in a collaborative model. Team members get to practice at the top of their licensure on a high functioning team. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team is core to what we do. We are looking for an RN committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences while utilizing your skills and knowledge to the highest scope. Our dynamic, fast paced 38 bed post op unit specializes in orthopedic trauma, spine, bariatric, urological, G.I., and general surgeries. In addition, we are a Level II trauma center which serves acute trauma patients of all types. Together, we strive to create a team environment where you can collaborate, learn and perform your best every day. Come join a team that truly believes in teamwork and putting the patient first. We hold strong to our values and live them out daily. We are looking for you! ThedaCare offers a competitive benefits package that fosters to you and your family's needs and well-being. 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. The Team Nursing patient care model allows for RNs to perform at the top of their license with support from LPNs and PCTs to meet patient needs. The RN is a team leader and delegates appropriate tasks to team members to deliver safe patient care.

Requirements

Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associates Degree in Nursing with an agreement to obtain the BSN within five years. Associate's Degree in Nursing accepted in lieu of BSN for those hired prior to 1/23/17.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

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. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations.