Registered Nurse - Float Pool

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

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 Theda Care policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by Theda Care.

Furthers the professional practice of nursing at Theda Care by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Straight Days;

• Premium pay.

• Full time benefits working only 10 days a month (Only for the .7fte roles)

• Straight shifts.

• Opportunity to get experience in more departments like Med Surge, Cardiac, Neuro, and Oncology.

• Roughly 60% of your shifts will be at the Neenah or Appleton hospital.

• 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 multi-disciplinary 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.

• 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.
• 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).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 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.
• Category 1:
  Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) 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.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.
• Use of computers throughout work day.

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  30
• Scheduled FTE: 0.75
• Location:
  
  Theda Care Regional Medical Center
  - Appleton
  - Appleton, Wisconsin
• Overtime Exempt:
  No
• Worker Shift Details:
  Days