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 –
This lead would be over the OR, Pre-Op/PACU, and Sterile Processing. Day shift hours and no call.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develop a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team.
Monitors compliance with standards of care by observation, verbal reports, audits, and written documentation with feedback loops to department leaders, providers, and team members.
Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the inter-professional 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 functions of the professional clinical nurse that are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. Participates in patient care at least 50% of scheduled work hours.
Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other inter-professional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care.
Collaborates on department schedules, monitors staffing levels, and provides input to department leaders on budget preparation/monitoring and in the identification of workload variability to predict and plan for appropriate staffing to enhance productivity/efficiency while maintaining quality care.
Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting patient, family, and team member satisfaction.
Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.
Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risks to prevent crises.
Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies including matching demands and resources during crises situations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Associate's degree in Nursing required
Current Wisconsin RN license
One year of relevant RN experience
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals:
American Heart Association 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 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
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.