PACU Nurse - Part Time

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 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 Licensure

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain within five years. Associate's Degree in Nursing accepted in lieu of BSN for those hired prior to 1 / 23 / 17.

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) *ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Neenah and ThedaCare Medical Center Berlin 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- Neenah, OB ED Department :

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)

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

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.

UNIT DETAILS (Prep / PACU-Appleton Hospital) :

This RN would be prepping for surgical and procedural cases, caring for patient and families while focusing on safety and customer experience.

Recovering patients post anesthesia, focusing again on safety, and then either discharging or transferring to another level of care.

SCHEDULE :

Start times vary between 5 : 30-12 : 30p (8 hour shifts)

Call is 3 week nights in a 6 week schedule and every 5th weekend (Sat or Sun- Not both!)

Holiday requirement for call 1x per year

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Scheduled FTE : Location :

Location :

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt :