Registered Nurse - Center for Advancing Population Science (Part-time 20 hours per week)

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide professional nursing care in a clinic setting. You will develop and implement nursing plans of care, communicate results and treatment instructions to patients, and document care in the medical record.

You will triage patient concerns by phone, coordinate referrals and tests, and help maintain smooth patient flow. A Wisconsin RN license and clinic experience are required or preferred depending on the role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• Current Wisconsin RN license.
• Experience in a clinic, doctor’s office, or urgent care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients and families.
• Develop and implement nursing plan of care within scope of license.
• Communicate plan of care and test results to patients as prescribed.
• Triage patient concerns by telephone and provide nursing advice.
• Document treatments in the medical record accurately.
• Assist with care coordination and referrals as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and participate in team-based care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Triage

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

SummaryWork collaboratively with physicians and other clinic staff to provide professional nursing care to patients. Provide patient and family health education and health assessment.Primary ResponsibilitiesWorking within scope of license, develop and implement nursing plan of care for patients. Communicate the plan of care to patients as prescribed by physician: test results, scheduling of specialized tests and treatment modalities, prescription drug instructions and other patient education. Document treatment in medical record appropriately.Using the nursing process, triage patient concerns via telephone and provide nursing advice. Receive phone calls relating to appointments, urgent care, inpatient admissions, prescription refills and test results in accordance with clinic protocols and coordinate proper disposition of each.Obtain, review, verify and/or complete health care forms related to home health care, referrals, medical equipment and other patient/physician needs as appropriate. Assist with managed care authorization and complete insurance and medical forms for patients or assist patients in completing the forms.Help maintain patient flow and workflow. Work collaboratively as a team member of the clinic staff to provide a high quality and efficient service to patients and clinic. Maintain patient confidentiality.Assist with clinical trials according to protocol, if required.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge – Skills – AbilitiesStrong leadership, team building and decision making capabilities.Has the ability to set priorities, identify and resolve problems and delegate effectively and efficiently.Excellent communication and organizational skills for managing workflow, patients, patient families, physicians and others under stressful conditions.Ability to assess and triage patients. Demonstrates reliability and maintains confidentiality.QualificationsAppropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.Minimum Required Experience: No experience required.Preferred Experience: Previous clinic, doctor’s office or urgent care experience preferred.Required Certification/Licensure(s): Current Wisconsin RN License.Sensory AcuityAbility to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.#LI-AV1Why MCW?Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options403B Retirement PackageCompetitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offeredTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveEmployee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Pet InsuranceOn campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classesAdditional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits OverviewFor a full list of positions see: MCW CareersAt MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.