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PACU & OR Nurse - Full Time

ThedaCare · Berlin, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role in Berlin covers PACU and OR. Tell me about your experience in each and where you feel strongest.

What they are checking: Honest picture of their range so the team knows where they need support in a dual role.

Tell me about a time you had to call a provider about a concern and they did not agree with you. What did you do?

What they are checking: Persistence in advocating for a patient and knowing how to escalate through the chain of command.

What do you do to keep your skills current in both areas?

What they are checking: Self-directed learning, since a dual-role nurse must maintain competencies in two specialties.

What would you do

How do you switch your thinking from circulating a case to recovering a patient on the same day?

What they are checking: Mental flexibility and safe habits when moving between two very different nursing roles.

In a smaller hospital, the team is small and you may be the most experienced nurse in the room. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Confidence and leadership when there are fewer specialists nearby to fall back on.

How do you prepare for an emergency case that comes in at the end of the day?

What they are checking: Calm planning and teamwork when an urgent case arrives after the schedule should be done.

A same-day surgery patient lives alone and their ride fell through. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put safe discharge ahead of moving the patient out to clear the unit.

About the work

Walk me through the airway steps you take when a patient in PACU is not breathing well.

What they are checking: Clear, ordered response to airway problems, the most common emergency in recovery.

As the circulator, how do you lead the surgical time-out so it is not just a formality?

What they are checking: Whether they make the time-out a real pause where everyone engages and concerns can be raised.

How do you manage pain for a patient after joint surgery who also has a history of opioid use?

What they are checking: Knowledge of multimodal pain control and careful monitoring for patients with tolerance.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

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 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: • 7-3:30p M-F • Call required 1x week and every 7th weekend (Fri-Mon Morning) • 30 minute response time 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 • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required • Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire date – *ThedaCare Medical Center- Shawano ONLY 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: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - Berlin - Berlin,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days

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