RN Clinical Nurse

Thedacare • Town of Springwater, WI

7d • 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. 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.

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 (Medical / Surgical Departments - Critical Access Hospitals, Emergency Departments, Critical Care / Intermediate Care Departments, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah, Neuro Department, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton, Cardiac Department, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms, Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date (Emergency Departments, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): RNs with less than 1 year of ED experience upon hire must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter. RNs with greater than 1 year ED experience must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (TCN): RNs with less than 1 year of Pediatric ED experience upon hire must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter. RNs with greater than 1-year Pediatric ED experience must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire date (Cardiovascular / Special Procedures / Cath Lab)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 3 months of hire date (OB Departments, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center- Neenah, OB ED Department)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a labor and delivery nurse (ThedaCare Regional Medical Center- Neenah, OB ED Department)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire date – ThedaCare Medical Center- Shawano ONLY (Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals)

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.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level