Neuro Stepdown RN - New Grads to Apply

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 Engagemente.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health supportAccess & Affordabilitye.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycareJob Description:SCHEDULE:Rotating 12 hour shifts (5:30p-6a / 5:30a-6p)Every 3rd weekend is required to work (Fri-Sun)Rotating holiday schedule requiredUNIT DETAILS (Neuro-Neenah Hospital): The Neuro unit is a 16-19 bed inpatient and intermediate care unit that focuses on strokes, brain surgery, and spine, and is a stepdown to the ICU. Our Neenah hospital is a level II trauma center with a higher acuity patient population. This unit is fast-paced to meet the demands and needs of our patients with a dedicated team that performs with the highest quality of care! We foster great learning opportunities and welcome New Grads and Seasoned Staff! Block schedules and self-scheduling are available to discuss upon interview.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 LicensureAmerican Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) requiredBachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferredThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah, Neuro Department:American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire datePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistanceJob classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job dutiesManual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care proceduresWORK ENVIRONMENT:Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instrumentsOccasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shockOccasional high noise level in work environmentStanding and/or walking for extended periods of timeTransporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followedPossible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agentsOccasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.Scheduled Weekly Hours:36Scheduled FTE:0.9Location:ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:NoWorker Shift Details:Variable