What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Clinic - Dr. Griffiths position at Froedtert South?
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POSITION PURPOSE
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Coordinates and administers nursing care to patients in physician office or clinic setting utilizing the nursing process which involves: assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; facilitates and evaluates patient follow-through and compliance to healthcare interventions. Complies with all established standards and practices.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
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Associate Degree in: Nursing
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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Entry Level
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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
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Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
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Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois based on job location assignment.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
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The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.
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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Utilize the nursing process to provide ongoing patient care in outpatient setting; bridge episodic care in long-term outpatient relationship.
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Ability to skillfully assess patient needs via phone and triage to appropriate level of care for intervention.
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Facilitates, assesses and provides patient, family and/or significant others teaching needs.
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Ability to administer immunizations and medications according to established procedures.
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Facilitates completion of diagnostic testing as ordered by physician.
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Multifaceted communication under a variety of emotional situations.
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Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
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Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.
Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
