RN - Float Pool - Nights

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

92d

About The Position

The Float Pool 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain within five years of hire.
• Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience with Float Pool and/or Resource teams in healthcare settings.
• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients.
• Develops a plan of care in collaboration with the patient and multi-disciplinary team.
• Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises.
• Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies.

Benefits

• Premium pay.
• Full time benefits working only 10 days a month.
• Straight shifts.
• Opportunity to get experience in more departments like Med Surge, Cardiac, Neuro, and Oncology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree