Emergency Department RN - Day Shift
Appleton, Wisconsin
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- ER
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Posted Aug 13 · Asks for 1 year of experience
The work and the unit
- Unit
- ER
- Setting
- Hospital
Staffing and support
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Schedule and commitments
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Weekends
- Every third weekend
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
We don’t have a pay range for this role yet.
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Do you qualify?
- License
- 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.After hire
- License
- Current Wisconsin RN Licensure Check your license
- Certification
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
What's around it?
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,030/mo
- Household income
- $80,483/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
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.
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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 (7a-7p)
Every 3rd weekend required
Holiday rotation
Unit details
- 26 bed Emergency Department
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Level III Trauma Center
- Close partnership with ER provider team
- Positive and engaging work environment that fosters learning and development
- Variety in your career and unique experiences every shift
- Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including lifesaving opportunities in critical situations
- Tailored orientation plan to meet your development needs
- Compensated ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications
- Opportunity for further committee work, clinical advancement and advanced accreditations
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. 8. 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.
Emergency Departments
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
RNs with less than 1 year of ED experience upon hire must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter.
RNs with greater than 1 year ED experience must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter.
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (TCN)
RNs with less than 1 year of Pediatric ED experience upon hire must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter
RNs with greater than 1-year Pediatric ED experience must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Scheduled FTE
0.9
Location
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin
Overtime Exempt
No
Worker Shift Details
Days
Application details and notices
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.
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How this role fits you
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On your path
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