ED RN - Part Time Mid Shift

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 26-bed Emergency Department at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton. The role involves 12-hour MID shifts (1p-1a) with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation, in a Level III Trauma Center environment with opportunities for advancement.

As part of a collaborative interprofessional team, you will provide patient-centered, evidence-based care, ensure safety, and support learning and development within a dynamic ED setting in Appleton,

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN licensure
• Healthcare Provider BLS
• BSN completion within 5 years of hire required if not yet BSN
• ACLS, PALS and TNCC within specified timelines are required or pending

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and evidence-based practice to assess patients and develop a care plan with the interprofessional team.
• Plan patient care needs in collaboration with the team for high-quality outcomes.
• Provide care across the ED with age-appropriate, developmentally sensitive nursing care.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient experience, reduce costs, and streamline processes.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient advocacy

Clinical judgment under pressure

Education

BSN completion within 5 years of hire

ACLS certification within 6 months

PALS certification within 6 months

TNCC certification within 18 months

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare 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 ThedaCare, 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 ThedaCare.

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 ThedaCare! Summary : 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. 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, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.

Job Description

SCHEDULE: 12- hour MID shift (1p-1a) Every 3rd weekend required Holiday rotation

UNIT DETAILS

• 26 bed Emergency Department
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Level III Trauma Center
• Close partnership with ER provider team
• Positive and engaging work environment that fosters learning and development
• Variety in your career and unique experiences every shift
• Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including lifesaving opportunities in critical situations
• Tailored orientation plan to meet your development needs
• Compensated ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications
• Opportunity for further committee work, clinical advancement and advanced accreditations

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.
• 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 of 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

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Scheduled FTE

0.6

Location

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt

No

Worker Shift Details

PM

About ThedaCare

About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare 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.