Emergency Department RN - Day Shift

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated RN in the Emergency Department for 12-hour day shifts. The role includes every third weekend work and holiday rotation, with opportunities to collaborate in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, delivering evidence-based care, and partnering with an interprofessional team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure; BLS required; BSN completion within five years of hire if not BSN at hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire for ED; PALS within 6 months; TNCC within 18 months or 12 months depending on ED experience; ENPC within 12–18 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop a care plan in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Provide patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in the assigned ED specialty and perform all RN duties.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient experience, streamline care, and lower costs.
• Mentor and engage colleagues to support growth and professional development.
• Provide consultation and maintain positive relationships with physicians and team members.
• Demonstrate proactive risk management and perform well in life-threatening emergencies.

Skills

RN Licensure Wisconsin

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

PALS within 6 months

TNCC within 12–18 months

ENPC within 12–18 months

Education

BSN Completion within 5 years of hire

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 DAY shift (7a-7p) 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.
• 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 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: 36

Scheduled FTE: 0.9

Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt: No

Worker Shift Details: Days

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.

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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.