Registered Nurse II - Occupational Health - Kohler - PRN #25-468
Location: Kohler, Wisconsin, United States
This position will work PRN. RN Level IIJob Summary
The Registered Nurse II at Prevea plays a crucial role as an integral member of our clinic team, delivering patient-centered care. They provide patient care, educate patients and their families, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
What you will do
- Provides direct patient care which includes, but is not limited to, the rooming of patients, obtaining medical information, performing comprehensive initial patient assessment and reassessment pertinent to specialty area of practice, administering medications and monitoring for reactions or side effects, and maintaining patient charts/records.
- Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Communicates information with patients, physician, advanced practice providers, and staff to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Assists the physician or advanced practice provider with procedures, notes their instructions/orders, and makes necessary arrangements to ensure that they are carried out.
- Communicates relevant clinical information to the care team, physicians, and/or advanced practice providers to optimize patient outcomes. Triages patient, family, external provider, or affiliate staff's concerns/inquiries.
- Manages patient/family health concerns through telephone triage. Actively seeks information to understand patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs.
- Facilitates caller's access to appropriate level of care by assessing needs and offering clinical options using medical judgment within scope of licensure. May also refer to healthcare providers, services, and community resources.
Education Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited and approved Nursing program Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
- Excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
- Competent in patient education/teaching
- Ability to assist providers with exams, tests & treatments
- Strong patient assessment skills in person and on the phone in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Ability to administer immunizations and medications
- Specialty skills as needed per department. Examples include IV starts, care/case management, and pacemaker management.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license with the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
- CPR certification - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from an approved program. Upon Hire Required
Physical Demands
- Sit - Occasionally
- Stand - Frequently
- Walk - Frequently
- Drive - Rarely
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely
- Squat - Occasionally
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Frequently
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Frequently
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Occasionally
- Hazards - Occasionally
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify