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 –
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pre-Op & PACU Nurse in a NEW ambulatory surgery center in Oshkosh. This is a four-operating-room and two-procedural-room facility that is a partnership between ThedaCare and the surgeons in the region. This center will have a diverse mix of case types that include general surgery, endoscopy, gynecology, ENT, podiatry, spine, and pain cases. The center will look to add additional service lines over time. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal communication skills and team-building skills. ASC experience is preferred. If you have a desire to build a culturally strong, high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.
Schedule:
8-hour DAY shift typically from 6:30-3p (flexibility needed)
No Call
No Weekends
Key Accountabilities and Core Job Functions:
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain within five years. Associate's Degree in Nursing accepted in lieu of BSN for those hired prior to 1/23/17.
Current Wisconsin RN Licensure American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
Cardiology Department:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Two years clinical experience preferred preferably in Cardiology
Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation
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
Normally works in climate controlled office environment
Frequent sitting with movement throughout office space
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
Frequent use of keyboard/mouse with repetitive motion of hands, wrist and fingers