RN- Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Overnight Stay

Thedacare • Appleton, WI

35d • 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. This role 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, the RN is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. The position furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. ThedaCare’s Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain (OSP) center is a comprehensive health center specializing in orthopedic, spine, and pain care dedicated to improving the patient experience. The overnight stay unit consists of 15 beds, a therapy gym, and activities of daily living apartment as well as ancillary services provided from lab, pharmacy, imaging, therapy, and dining. Team members utilize state of the art technology to keep patients and their families informed and up to date regarding the plan of care. As a nurse on the overnight stay unit at OSP, you will make a difference in every patient’s relief and recovery by providing patient-centered care. Nurses make teamwork and collaboration with other specialty areas and ancillaries a priority to achieve a high level of job satisfaction and serve as a reminder of why we do what we do. You will participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with therapists, care managers, and providers to ensure your patient is set up for success at discharge. OSP is in alignment with the vision and mission to improve the health of our communities and create value in everything we do, continuously striving to unite in purpose, lead across communities, and empower each person through our lifeinspired movement.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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.
• 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)
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Continued opportunities for learning and development
• Accessible and transparent leadership
• Commitment to work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees