RN - Rehab Unit - Day Shift

ThedaCare; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for a 12-hour DAY shift on an inpatient rehabilitation unit in Appleton, Wisconsin. You will work within a collaborative team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from stroke, orthopedic procedures, and neurological conditions.

Join a dedicated unit that emphasizes safe care, professional development, and mentoring while supporting patients to regain independence and improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN licensure required.
• American Heart Association BLS healthcare provider required.
• Non-BSN nurses must complete BSN within five years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physiology using nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to plan patient care and outcomes.
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive nursing care.
• Identify opportunities to improve care and reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Mentor and engage colleagues to retain expert clinicians.

Skills

RN Licensure

BLS

BSN in progress

Education

Wisconsin RN Licensure

BSN within 5 years (for non-BSN)

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 : The RN 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.

Job Description

Schedule: 12 hour DAY shift (6a-6p) Every 3rd weekend required (Friday-Sunday) 2-3 holidays required

Unit Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse/Patient Care Technician to join our specialized, 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.

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:

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire.

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 dutiesManual 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

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Scheduled FTE: 0.75 Location: Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital - 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.

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.