Trauma ICU RN

ThedaCare • Full-time • Neenah, Wisconsin, United States of America • 6d ago

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 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

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The ICU RN 1 in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The main responsibilities include closely monitoring patients who have undergone intense surgeries, strokes, medical co-morbidities, managing ventilation, titrating vasoactive IV medications and intervening during medical emergencies. This role is designed for nurses with foundational knowledge and skills in critical care who work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and other forms of life support.
Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and manage complex treatment protocols.
Perform assessments of patients’ vital signs, condition, and symptoms, reporting changes to the healthcare team.
Monitor and maintain patients’ hemodynamic stability through proper use of invasive and non-invasive techniques.
Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
Accurately document patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and changes in patient condition in electronic health records.
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, care procedures, and progress.
Respond to critical situations and codes (e.g., Code Blue) by performing life-saving interventions like CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
Participate in daily rounds and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary care plans.
Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required.
Maintain infection control standards and follow hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and department specific competencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) OR Associate’s Degree in Nursing with an agreement to obtain the BSN within five years
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), AND American Heart association Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

Licensure: State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse

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

SCHEDULE:

12 hour ROTATING shifts (5:30a-6p / 5:30p-6a)
Every 3rd weekend is required to work (Fri-Sun)
Rotating holiday schedule required

UNIT DETAILS (ICU-Neenah Hospital):

ThedaCare Neenah ICU is a 14 bed, fast paced, general medical/surgical intensive care unit, with a focus on neuro (certified stroke center), and trauma (level 2 regional trauma center). Each nurse cares for 1-2 patients while delivering holistic critical care nursing to both patients and families.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Scheduled FTE:

0.75

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

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