LPN, Emergency Room

TheDacare, Inc.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare in Neenah, WI is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Emergency Department team. You will perform delegated tasks, monitor patients, and support the interprofessional care team on 12-hour shifts (11a–11p), 36 hours per week.

You must hold an active Wisconsin LPN license and BLS certification; the role emphasizes compassionate, safe care, risk management, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to deliver timely treatment.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin LPN Licensure.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated nursing tasks using evidence-based practice to assess patients and assist with the plan of care.
• Collaborates with interprofessional team to meet patient needs and improve outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations as appropriate.
• Identifies ways to improve patient experience, streamline care, and reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Maintains professional relationships with physicians and team members to support safe care.
• Performs effectively in life-threatening emergencies, coordinating resources as needed.

Skills

LPN licensure

BLS

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

• 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

About ThedaCare! Summary : The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician 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 that involves the promotion of a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.

Job Description

SCHEDULE: 12- hour shifts 11a-11p, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday every week NO Saturday/Sunday 2-3 holidays per year UNIT DETAILS (Emergency Department- Neenah Hospital): The Neenah Emergency Room is a Level II trauma center as well as a comprehensive stroke center. The care team in the department is highly trained in all aspects of patient care but excels in our primary mission of both trauma and neurological emergency care. The department has 20 beds with 2 dedicated trauma rooms with a focus on timely, patient centered and collaborative care.

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 crisis situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Wisconsin LPN Licensure
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic 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.

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Scheduled FTE: 0.9. Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin. Overtime Exempt: No. Worker Shift Details: PM.

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. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. 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.