Registered Nurse - Float Pool 3

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Full-time benefits

Cross-department experience

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a Float Pool Clinical Nurse to provide patient-centered, evidence-based care across multiple units at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role offers exposure to Med Surge, Cardiac, Neuro, and Oncology and includes straight day shifts with premium pay and full-time benefits for a 0.6 FTE schedule.

Requirements include a BSN or plan to obtain within five years, two years of acute care RN experience, Wisconsin RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS

Qualifications

• BSN or commitment to obtain within five years of hire.
• Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience with Float Pool and/or Resource teams in healthcare settings.
• Current Wisconsin RN licensure or compact licensure.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and implement plans of care.
• Promote high quality outcomes, safety, and efficiency in patient care.
• Mentor and engage colleagues to strengthen professional development and retention.
• Demonstrate leadership in risk management and crisis situations.

Skills

Float Pool experience

BLS

ACLS

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Wisconsin RN licensure

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

The Float Pool 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.

“Working within the float team has allowed me to grow exponentially as a nurse by exposing myself to many different patient populations. I’m always on my toes and never getting bored! The support from the team has encouraged me to stay for the last 7 and a half years!” – Britney

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Straight Days; 0700-1900 Perk about the role: Premium pay. Full time benefits working only 10 days a month (Only for the .7fte roles) Straight shifts. Opportunity to get experience in more departments like Med Surge, Cardiac, Neuro, and Oncology. Roughly 60% of your shifts will be at the Neenah or Appleton hospital. 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 multi-disciplinary 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

– Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain within five years of hire.– Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting.– Experience with Float Pool and/or Resource teams in healthcare settings.– Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure– American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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 may be 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. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents. Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Use of computers throughout work day. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Scheduled FTE: 0.6

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. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge.

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.