Registered Nurse; RN

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional and an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team. This individual is responsible for pre-visit planning, phone triage, patient follow-ups, patient education, collaboration as part of a care team with Providers and Medical Assistants, standard rooming responsibilities and assisting with procedures if/when necessary, and other duties as assigned. The RN may be required to cross train as needed to maintain optimal clinic operations.

• Build Trust: Operate with transparency; place confidence in colleagues, give proper credit to others. Follow through on agreed upon actions. Treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Keep emotions under control. Exhibit ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct.
• Foster Communication: Demonstrate ability to carefully listen to others at all levels of the organization. Seek and listen to feedback and be approachable. Express thoughts and ideas effectively. Display and promote cross cultural sensitivity.
• Display Stewardship: Understand business implications of decisions. Conserve organization resources. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Take personal responsibility. Use resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• As part of the care team, the RN is responsible for direct and indirect patient care activities, including:
  • Act as the Triage Nurse to allocate all medical services to best serve the needs of all the patients.
  • Utilizes strong assessment and critical thinking skills, able to effectively triage to provide exceptional and compassionate patient care according to established protocols.
  • Helps to maintain clinic workflow, working collaboratively as a team member of the clinic staff to provide high quality and efficient service to patients and clinic.
  • Prioritizes patients’ needs and bringing potential emergencies to the attention of providers as needed.
  • Reports and coordinates with Nurse Supervisor the activities related to patient flow in clinical area.
  • Participates in maintenance of records for care and treatments given to patients/clients; collecting information on patient behavior and treatment as needed.
  • Plans, implements, and provides anticipatory care and follow-up services for clients through health screenings.
  • Provides patient education and information.
  • Answers patient’s questions regarding preventative health care, therapeutic regimens, prescriptions, complications of therapy and other concerns, which are within the scope of the registered nurse’s training.
  • Assists with medical emergencies as part of the Code Team.
  • Maintains inventory and medical equipment.
  • Requires accurate and timely documentation in OCHIN EPIC. Assists in maintaining accurate records for procedures performed, tests administered, and results received.
  • When assistance is needed to maintain optimal clinic flow:
    • Performs vitals by checking BP, HR, RR, WT, HT, pain, and temperature.
    • Performs routine CLIA waived lab procedures.
    • Reviews patient chart on each visit.
    • Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, TB skin tests, and other standard care.
    • Assist providers during exams and/or with procedures as needed.
  • Follows Supervisor and Provider orders as instructed.
  • Explain medical procedures to patients.
  • Administers topical, oral, or intramuscular medications.
  • Participates in clinical committees, quality improvement studies, audit preparation, etc. as needed.
  • Acts as a member of the Care Team.
  • Maintains confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse License required.
• 1 year or more of experience in a clinical position with demonstrated core competencies in performing skills such as: immunizations, EKG, obtaining vital signs, routine medication administration, phlebotomy, and infection control guidelines.
• 1 year or more of experience with nursing triage. Able to apply nursing knowledge and experience practically.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Proficient PC skills with…