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 Team Leader provides patient-centered, specialized, and 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. Is responsible for patient outcomes that meet high quality of care standards.

Job Description:

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) or commitment to obtain BSN within five years for current ThedaCare RNs
• Minimum of Associate's degree in Nursing required for work in LTC (Long Term Care) facilities.
• Current Wisconsin RN license 
• One year of relevant RN experience
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

 

Medical / Surgical Departments - Critical Access Hospitals:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

 

Emergency Departments:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

 

Critical Care / Intermediate Care Departments:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) *ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah ONLY

 

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah, Neuro Department:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton, Cardiac Department:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

 

Cardiovascular / Special Procedures / Cath Lab:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

 

OB Departments:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)

 

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

 

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.

Shifts are a variable of 530-2 to 10-630, no weekends, holidays, or call.

**PACU experience is highly preferred.**

Job duties include staffing, resource for staff, covering for sick calls, managing the day in very busy prep/pacu surgery center.

Also must also be able to handle any issues raised by staff including surgeons.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE:

0.8

Location:

Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No