Registered Nurse Coordinator - Outpatient Care

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse Coordinator for outpatient care. This role involves coordinating and administering medical care, managing patient needs, and ensuring high-quality nursing practices. Applicants should have an Associate Degree in Nursing, 3-5 years of experience preferred, and current BLS/CPR certification. Candidates must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or Illinois. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS and/or CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin and/or Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care using the nursing process.
• Administers medications and treatments in a timely and safe manner.
• Maintains organized patient rooms and work areas.

Skills

English language proficiency

Clinical skills and techniques

Leadership and communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse Coordinator - Outpatient Care

POSITION PURPOSE

Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patient’s care plan; and evaluation of the patient’s response to that care. Complies with all established standards and practices.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Associate Degree: Nursing

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.
• The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy.
• Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice.
• Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established timeframes.
• Administers medications, IV’s and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Coordinates patient teaching.
• Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.
• Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.
• Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.
• Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
• Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested.
• Regularly attends department meetings and in-services as scheduled.