RN Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory) - Family Practice

ThedaCare; Darboy (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a RN Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory) to provide patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Schedule: Variable Days and Hours Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Weekend Rotation 4 Saturdays per year 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM No Holidays.

BSN preferred; ADN required with Wisconsin RN licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• RN clinical nursing experience and strong patient-care focus.
• Ability to work in an interprofessional team to coordinate care.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess patient needs and develops a care plan with the care team.
• Plans and delivers patient care to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in assigned nursing specialty and scope of practice.
• Identifies opportunities to improve patient experience and reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Mentors and engages colleagues to support professional growth and development.
• Collaborates with physicians and other providers to optimize patient care.
• Manages risk and responds effectively in emergencies.
• Performs in life-threatening situations with appropriate resource use.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

ADN required

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

Summary :

The RN Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory) 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.

Job Description:

Schedule: Variable Days and Hours Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Weekend Rotation 4 Saturdays per year 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM No Holidays

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.
• Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Current Wisconsin RN 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 Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.

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, transferring, positioning 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. This position involves frequent phone communication with patients and staff. All inbound and outbound calls are recorded and monitored for quality assurance, training, and compliance purposes. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Additional Information:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Scheduled FTE: 0.8 Location: ThedaCare Physicians - Darboy - 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.