Job Description
Schedule
Variable
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Medical / Surgical Departments - Critical Access Hospitals
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
Emergency Departments
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date
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
Critical Care / Intermediate Care Departments
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah, Neuro Department
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton, Cardiac Department
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
Cardiovascular / Special Procedures / Cath Lab
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire date
OB Departments
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 3 months of hire date
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center- Neenah, OB ED Department
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 3 months of hire date
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a labor and delivery nurse
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms:
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date
Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire date – *ThedaCare Medical Center- Shawano ONLY
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
Occasional high noise level in work environment
Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 4
- Scheduled FTE:
- 0.1
- Location:
- ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano - Shawano,Wisconsin
- Overtime Exempt:
- No
- Worker Shift Details:
- Variable