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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Services

ThedaCare · Appleton, WI · Part time

Posted Mar 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me how you organize your shift when you take report on a full medical assignment.

What they are checking: Whether they have a repeatable way to sort priorities so the sickest patient gets seen first.

Tell me about a time you caught a medication error or near miss before it reached the patient.

What they are checking: Whether they double-check orders with real care and speak up, which is the heart of medication safety.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a provider's plan for a patient. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they advocate for patients through clear, respectful communication rather than staying quiet or going around people.

What draws you to medical nursing at ThedaCare in Appleton or Neenah?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason for choosing this kind of unit, which predicts whether they will stay.

What would you do

Your patient with pneumonia is more confused than at the start of the shift and their oxygen is drifting down. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize early deterioration and escalate quickly instead of waiting for the next set of vitals.

A patient refuses their scheduled insulin and says they feel fine. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patient choice while making sure the person understands the risk and the provider is informed.

You have a new admission, a discharge and a patient asking for pain medicine all at once. Walk me through your next ten minutes.

What they are checking: Whether they triage competing demands sensibly and know when to ask a teammate for help.

About the work

How do you teach a newly diagnosed diabetic patient who is going home tomorrow?

What they are checking: Whether they use teach-back and plain language so the patient can actually manage at home after discharge.

What do you watch for in a patient on a heparin drip, and when do you call the provider?

What they are checking: Whether they know high-alert medication monitoring well enough to act before bleeding or clotting becomes a crisis.

How do you prevent falls in an elderly patient who keeps getting up without calling?

What they are checking: Whether they use practical fall prevention steps and understand why a patient keeps trying to get up alone.

How do you hand off a patient at the end of your shift so nothing gets lost?

What they are checking: Whether they give structured, complete report, since many safety events start with a missed detail at handoff.

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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 : Empowering nursing to drive high quality care across the continuum. RN directs nursing care in a collaborative model. Team members get to practice at the top of their licensure on a high functioning team. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team is core to what we do. Unit Description: 24 bed inpatient unit that has the ability to care for critically ill but stable patients. This may include extensive wound management, pulmonary interventions, frequent neurological assessments, cardiac dysrhythmias, and management of continuous intravenous drips (such as Cardizem and Lasix ). Common admission diagnoses include sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, and acute CHF exacerbation. Many of our patients have chronic co-morbidities that requires skillful management during their acute illness, including diabetes, CHF, chronic kidney disease, and COPD. Job Description: • 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM • every third weekend requirement (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) • Variable holiday requirement RN Highlights at ThedaCare: • A.D.N to BSN program with strategic Nursing Tuition Assistance • Magnet Journey- care model encompassing holistic view of people and community • Academic partnerships that support student learning and Quality Improvement projects • Clinician and Leader Nightingale Award recipient • Nursing excellence and recognition program • Nurse Intern/Extern programs • Robust Shared Governance • Population Health and Life Inspired Movement • Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) • Onsite BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ALSO and specialty certifications • Development/Growth opportunity within the Organization: Emergency Services/Trauma Care, Obstetrics, Medical Surgical, Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, Cancer Care, Homecare, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Care, Neuro Care, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient IV, Ambulatory Clinic, Diabetes Education, Wound Care, Telemetry/Cardiac, Phone Triage, and much more! 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 Associates Degree in Nursing with an agreement to obtain the BSN within five years. • 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 • 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: 12 Scheduled FTE: 0.3 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Nights

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