Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Specialties/Med Surg

ThedaCare; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our surgical unit at the Regional Medical Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. In this role, you will provide patient-centered care and collaborate with an interprofessional team to enhance clinical outcomes. This part-time night shift position requires a current Wisconsin LPN licensure and the ability to support patients undergoing various surgical procedures while ensuring their overall well-being.

Benefits

Continued opportunities for learning and development

Work/life balance

Access to health coaches and mental health support

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nursing certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to assist with clinical tasks and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks based on evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team for patient care.
• Manage clinical responsibilities in emergency situations.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Current Wisconsin LPN Licensure

American Heart Association BLS Certification

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 :

Our 24 bed inpatient unit at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton Surgical Unit is a dynamic and collaborative environment specializing in the care of surgical patients, including those undergoing endocrine, urological, abdominal, general, vascular and orthopedic. As a regional medical center, we work closely with a variety of surgical groups and our dedicated hospitalist team to ensure seamless, high-quality care. Our team is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care, addressing not only the physical recovery of our patients but also their emotional and overall well-being.

Job Description:

Schedule:

• Night Shift (5:30p-6:00a)
• Only every 3rd weekend

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs delegated tasks using evidence-based practice and specific competencies to collect data on the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and assists with implementing the plan of care.

• Assists in meeting 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 licensed practical nurse that 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.

• Maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and to 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 LPN Licensure

• American Heart Association Healthcare ProviderBasic Life Support (BLS).

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

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 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.

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

Scheduled FTE:

0.2

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No