Summer Registered Nurse; RN - Medical​/Surgical Specialties

Position: Summer Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical Specialties
Why Theda Care?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at Theda Care is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At Theda Care, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with Theda Care.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness
- * 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

About Theda Care!

Summary :

Our 24 bed inpatient unit at Theda Care Regional Medical Center-Appleton Surgical Unit is a dynamic and collaborative environment specializing in the care of surgical patients, including those undergoing endocrine, urological, abdominal, general, vascular and orthopedic. As a regional medical center, we work closely with a variety of surgical groups and our dedicated hospitalist team to ensure seamless, high-quality care. Our team is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care, addressing not only the physical recovery of our patients but also their emotional and overall well-being.

Job Description:

Schedule:

* 12 hr shifts (5:30am-6:00pm or 5:30p-6:00am)

* Co-assigned with a Core RN

* Premium wage differential for night shift

* Great opportunity to for extra hours during the summer!

RN Highlights at Theda Care:

* A.D.N to BSN program with strategic Nursing Tuition Assistance

* Magnet Journey- care model encompassing holistic view of people and community

* Academic partnerships that support student learning and Quality Improvement projects

* Clinician and Leader Nightingale Award recipient

* Nursing excellence and recognition program

* Nurse Intern/Extern programs

* Robust Shared Governance

* Population Health and Life Inspired Movement

* Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)

* Onsite BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ALSO and specialty certifications

* Development/Growth opportunity within the Organization:
Emergency Services/Trauma Care, Obstetrics, Medical Surgical, Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, Cancer Care, Homecare, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Care, Neuro Care, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient IV, Ambulatory Clinic, Diabetes Education, Wound Care, Telemetry/Cardiac, Phone Triage, and much more!

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

* Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associates Degree in Nursing with an agreement to obtain the BSN within five years.

* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

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…