Medical Surgical Nurse

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 Theda Care policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by Theda Care.

Furthers the professional practice of nursing at Theda Care by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.

• 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.

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
• Bachelor s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Associate s Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

All 2500 RN Clinical Nurse:

• 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)

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.

Critical Care / Intermediate Care Departments:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  * Theda Care Regional Medical Center – Neenah and Theda Care Medical Center Berlin ONLY

Theda Care Regional Medical Center – Neenah, Neuro Department:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Theda Care 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:

Theda Care Regional Medical Center
- Neenah, OB ED Department:

• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Class (ALSO) training within one year of employment and repeat every 3 years thereafter.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a labor and delivery nurse

Theda Care 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)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -…