L&D RN

Overview

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. The nurse is accountable for delivering compassionate and safe care within scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and Theda Care policy.

12‑hour rotating shifts (5:30p‑6a / 5:30a‑6p). Every 3rd weekend required (Fri‑Sun). 1‑2 holiday rotations required.

• Utilizes the nursing process, evidence‑based practice, and specific competencies to assess patients and develop a plan of care in collaboration 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 a professional clinical nurse (RN) that are age‑appropriate, developmental and culturally sensitive.
• Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience, 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 crisis situations.

• 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 must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire.
• OB Departments:
  Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within three (3) months of hire date.

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 while performing job duties.

• 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, with little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics are followed.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients.

Scheduled weekly hours: 36 hours. Scheduled FTE: 0.9.

Theda Care Regional Medical Center – Appleton, Wisconsin.

Overtime exempt:
No. Variable shift.

Theda Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Theda Care complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.