RN, Cath Lab Day Shift

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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 youre 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.

• 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

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

• Start times varying from 6:30a 7:30a
• 8-hour shifts
• On call for nights weekends and holidays
• Current rotation: 1 weekday and every 5th weekend
• 30 minute response time

The Cardiovascular Lab consists of 4 rooms (with fluoroscopy) and is a fast paced dept. The team provides intraprocedural care for patients having minimally invasive procedures in the field of Interventional Cardiology Electrophysiology Interventional Radiology and Peripheral Vascular. The team provides care for patients having cardiac catheterization (diagnostic and intervention including STEMI) pacemaker and defibrillator insertions cardiac ablations nephrostomy tube placement vertebroplasty biliary tube placements lower extremity and peripheral angiograms/interventions. The team also provides care to vascular patients in the OR Hybrid room.

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 patients 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)
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Cardiovascular / Special Procedures / Cath Lab:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire date

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE:

0.8

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - AppletonWisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

Worker Shift Details:

Days