RN Clinical Manager

Nurse Manager

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
• Access & Affordability

Summary:

We are seeking Nurse Manager for Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca. This position reports to the Director of Nursing and oversees the Emergency and Medical/Surgical Department with the support of a clinical supervisor.

Emergency Department Details:

• Level IV trauma center designation by State of Wisconsin
• Acute Stroke Ready certification by DNV
• Approximately 12,000 visits annually; 8 beds
• Responsible for 15-20 FTEs, including RN, LPN, and ED Technician roles
• Emergency management and preparedness

Medical-Surgical Department Details:

• Acute Stroke Ready certification by DNV
• Average daily census of 12; licensed for maximum occupancy of 25
• Responsible for 15-20 FTE's, including RN, LPN, PCT, Unit Clerk roles

Job Description:

Schedule:

• Full time, benefit eligible
• Preferred seasoned leader
• Must have ED experience to be successful in this role
• Comfortable with emergency preparedness flow through

Key Accountabilities:

1. Effectively manages team members in a manner consistent with ThedaCare policies and values. Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent team members to meet the needs of the business operations of the department.

2. Is accountable for daily activities and work processes that result in quality outcomes.

3. Oversees and ensures accuracy of time and attendance and payroll practices.

4. Assists team members in understanding how their day-to-day jobs contribute to ThedaCare strategy.

5. Develops collaborative relationships with all members of the care team and departments.

6. Is responsible for effective communication and appropriate escalation of clinical and operational issues to the director.

7. Supports shared decision making and shared governance. Coordinates the professional nurse and other team members' participation in decisions regarding patient care delivery, work/practice environment, and operational activities that affect daily work flow.

8. Ensures team members are properly trained and informed of procedures, policies, and processes that result in high reliability, safety, and quality outcomes.

9. Supports research and innovation to promote advancement of the nursing profession and the health care environment in area of specialty. Utilizes research findings and evidence-based practice to establish standards, practices, and patient care models that are outcome-driven and patient-centered.

10. Leads by example to support operations and hardwire accountability. Provides mentoring and opportunities for growth for team members to meet their professional goals.

11. Manages daily staffing plan to meet productivity standards and the needs of the patient.

12. Works with the director to develop action plans related to budget and budget variances. Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the annual budget. Collaborates when making decisions that have long term impact on cost-effective care.

13. Is responsible for the coordination of activities and ensures continual compliance with regulatory standards (i.e., The Joint Commission, CMS, and AHCA).

14. Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risks to prevent crises.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of science degree in nursing

Five years of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting

Three years of leadership experience to include leading teams and/or projects

Current Wisconsin RN license

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.

Auditory and visual ability to assess and provide nursing care

Work Environment:

Ability to move throughout hospital departments and floors on a daily basis

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

Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents

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

Occasional contact with aggressive and combative patients

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Scheduled FTE: 1

Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - Waupaca - Waupaca, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Worker Shift Details: Days