Ortho Surgical Services / Rehab Manager

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ThedaCare as a registered nurse in our inpatient Rehab and Surgical Services team at the Ortho Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin. You will oversee daily activities and foster a collaborative environment focused on quality patient-centered care.

The role includes managing team members, supporting compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting innovation in nursing practices. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science in nursing, possess leadership experience, and have a valid Wisconsin RN license.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting.
• Three years of leadership experience managing teams or projects.
• Current Wisconsin RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Manage team members in alignment with ThedaCare policies.
• Ensure quality outcomes and oversee daily activities.
• Develop collaborative relationships with care team members.
• Support compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead to foster team member growth and accountability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Patient-centered care

Team management

Effective communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in nursing

Job description

**This is for our inpatient Rehab and our Surgical Services team at our Ortho Hospital**

ThedaCare’s Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain (OSP) center is a comprehensive health center specializing in orthopedic, spine, and pain care dedicated to improving the patient experience. We are excited to strengthen our team by adding registered nurses to become a proactive partner in health by putting our patients first, making healthcare easier, and delivering quality, affordable care. Input for the design of OSP was received from nursing teams because nurses are the experts in the care they provide.

The overnight stay unit consists of 15 beds, a therapy gym, and activities of daily living apartment as well as ancillary services provided from lab, pharmacy, imaging, therapy, and dining. Team members utilize state of the art technology to keep patients and their families informed and up to date regarding the plan of care.

The rehab unit is a 10 bed, inpatient rehabilitation unit. This is located within the ThedaCare Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital. We provide specialized care to patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic procedures, neurological conditions and other life altering trauma. You would be joining a collaborative unit that includes a team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Physiatrists. This role focuses on providing high quality, patient-centered care. We are dedicated to helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

OSP is in alignment with the vision and mission to improve the health of our communities and create value in everything we do. We continuously strive to unite in purpose, lead across communities, and empower each person through our lifeinspired movement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Effectively manages team members in a manner consistent with ThedaCare policies and values. Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent team members to meet the needs of the business operations of the department.
• Is accountable for daily activities and work processes that result in quality outcomes.
• Oversees and ensures accuracy of time and attendance and payroll practices.
• Assists team members in understanding how their day-to-day jobs contribute to ThedaCare strategy.
• Develops collaborative relationships with all members of the care team and departments.
• Is responsible for effective communication and appropriate escalation of clinical and operational issues to the director.
• Supports shared decision making and shared governance. Coordinates the professional nurse and other team members’ participation in decisions regarding patient care delivery, work/practice environment, and operational activities that affect daily work flow.
• Ensures team members are properly trained and informed of procedures, policies, and processes that result in high reliability, safety, and quality outcomes.
• Supports research and innovation to promote advancement of the nursing profession and the health care environment in area of specialty. Utilizes research findings and evidence-based practice to establish standards, practices, and patient care models that are outcome-driven and patient-centered.
• Leads by example to support operations and hardwire accountability. Provides mentoring and opportunities for growth for team members to meet their professional goals.
• Manages daily staffing plan to meet productivity standards and the needs of the patient.
• Works with the director to develop action plans related to budget and budget variances. Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the annual budget. Collaborates when making decisions that have long term impact on cost-effective care.
• Is responsible for the coordination of activities and ensures continual compliance with regulatory standards (i.e., The Joint Commission, CMS, and AHCA).
• Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risks to prevent crises.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of science degree in nursing
• Five years of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting
• Three years of leadership experience to include leading teams and/or projects
• Current Wisconsin RN license
• 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.
• Auditory and visual ability to assess and provide nursing care

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to move throughout hospital departments and floors on a daily basis
• 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
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• 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
• Occasional contact with aggressive and combative patients

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.