Emergency Room Nurse

Froedtert ThedaCare; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert ThedaCare in Wisconsin seeks an RN Clinical Nurse to provide patient-centered, evidence-based care across the continuum within an interprofessional team. The role emphasizes compassionate, safe care, collaboration with physicians, and ongoing professional development.

The position involves a 36-hour workweek with holiday rotation and requires BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and timely BSN completion where applicable.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN licensure.
• American Heart Association BLS.
• BSN within five years of hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• PALS within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC within 18 months (ED <1 year) or 12 months (ED >1 year); every 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and interprofessional team to assess patient needs and plan care.
• Collaborates with the team to provide high-quality outcomes and safe care.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the assigned specialty and RN responsibilities.
• Identifies improvements to patient experience and care efficiency while reducing costs.
• Supports mentoring, engagement, and professional development of staff.
• Provides consultation with physicians and interprofessional team to solve problems.
• Anticipates and manages risk, handling emergencies effectively.

Education

RN License (Wisconsin)

BSN within 5 years of hire

ACLS

PALS

TNCC within 18 months (ED <1y) or 12 months (ED >1y)

BLS

Job description

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.

SCHEDULE:

• 36 hrs/week
• Holiday rotation

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.
• 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
• 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.