Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiac Specials

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 Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician 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 that involves the promotion of a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.

Job Description

This position will be a mix of LPN floor duties and administrative/front desk.

Schedule

7-4:30p M-F

No weekends / Holidays / Call

CSPA is a 14 bed pre/post cath lab department. We also prep, provide moderate sedation for, and recover interventional radiology patient in CT and US. We assist with Transesophageal Echocardiograms and Electrocardioversions. We are a small department with heavy focus on teamwork. The ideal candidate would work great in a fast paced team environment.

Key accountabilities

Performs delegated tasks using evidence-based practice and specific competencies to collect data on the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and assists with implementing the plan of care.

Assists in meeting 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 licensed practical nurse that 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.

Maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and to 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 LPN Licensure

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

Scheduled FTE

0.75

Location

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt

No

Worker Shift Details

Days