RN Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory) - Family Practice

Thedacare•Appleton, WI

3d•Onsite

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 collaborates with the care team to achieve patient outcomes that meet ThedaCare’s standards for quality. The role supports the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting innovation, growth, and professional development. This position is in Family Practice at ThedaCare Physicians – Darboy in Appleton, Wisconsin. The schedule is variable during Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a rotation of four Saturdays per year from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. No holidays are scheduled. The position is 32 scheduled hours per week at 0.8 FTE and is classified as non-overtime-exempt. The work includes frequent phone communication with patients and staff; inbound and outbound calls are recorded and monitored for quality assurance, training, and compliance. The role requires compliance with department-specific competencies.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Current Wisconsin RN licensure.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
Comply with department-specific competencies.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess patients’ physical condition and nursing needs, and develop a plan 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 clinical specialty care and perform professional RN functions in an age-appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific manner.
Identify ways to improve the patient experience, streamline care processes, lower costs, and support 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 and maintain positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to solve problems and improve patient care.
Anticipate and proactively manage risk to prevent crises.
Perform effectively during life-threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crisis situations.