RN Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory) - Total Joints and Ortho - Hybrid

Thedacare • Appleton, WI

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The RN Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory) 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 for supporting departmental goals and high-quality patient outcomes through collaboration with the care team. The role also supports the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by fostering innovation, growth, and professional development.

This position serves the Total Joints and Orthopedics specialty at the Orthopedic Spine and Pain Clinic in Appleton, Wisconsin. It follows a repeating four-week schedule on Wednesdays and Fridays, generally from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a Week 2 Friday shift from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. There are no weekend or holiday shifts. The position is hybrid, with frequent phone communication with patients and staff; calls are recorded and monitored for quality assurance, training, and compliance. Department-specific competencies are required.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current Wisconsin RN licensure.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.
• Compliance with department-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and relevant competencies to assess patients’ physical conditions and nursing needs, and develop plans of care collaboratively 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 in an age-appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific manner.
• Identify ways to improve the patient care experience, streamline care processes, lower costs, and promote quality and satisfaction for patients, families, and team members.
• Contribute to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.
• Consult with physicians and other interprofessional team members, maintaining positive relationships and collaborating to solve problems and improve patient care.
• Anticipate and proactively manage risks to prevent crises.
• Respond skillfully to life-threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crisis situations.

Benefits

• Lifestyle engagement resources, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple), and mental health support.
• Access and affordability resources, 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: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree