RN - System Wide Float

For more than 80 years, our client has been the leader in health and wellness. Their integrated medical center provides a wide range of specialties, including Primary Care, the Women’s and Children’s Center, the Door Orthopedic Center, Behavioral Health, General Surgery, the Door County Cancer Center, a skilled nursing facility, and rehabilitation services facilities among others. With its main campus in Sturgeon Bay and satellite clinics and rehabilitation services facilities in other smaller communities, they provide expert care, close to home. More than 175 physicians serve on the medical staff.

We are partnering with an excellent, award-winning hospital system to help them identify the TOP Registered Nurses for system wide FLOAT positions across all specialties within an outpatient, clinic setting. This position is Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm, add requires NO weekend or holiday work.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for comprehensive care of patients as directed by the Provider. This includes assessment, patient education, preparing patients for exams, assisting clinicians during procedures, administering medications and advocacy.

Registered Nurse Responsibilities:

Provides clinical and administrative support for providers within the care team model. This includes:

• Serving as a liaison between providers and their patients
• Communicating abnormal lab results and treatment plan to patients as outlined by the provider and/or protocols
• Providing patient education in areas such as chronic disease, medications, pregnancy
• Completing medication reconciliation and new patient intakes.
• Working with other members of the care team to coordinate patient care, referrals, DME orders, care management and hospital/ER follow-up
• Executing nursing care under direction of the provider such as medication injections, wound care and dressing changes, and assisting in procedures
• Navigating medication changes and prior authorizations due to insurance requirements under standing orders and the guidance of the provider
• Obtaining pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing as required by insurance
• Manages the clinical phone line. Assists pharmacies, responds to patient requests, conducts triage and conveys messages to and from providers, clinics, specialists, and other care team members.
• Directs the assessment of acutely ill patients who present to the clinic in person or via phone to ensure efficient workflow.
• Provides nursing care to patients who present through the Nurse Visit Schedule. This may include, among other types of visits: Latent TB evaluation, INR level checks with Coumadin titration, BP checks, wound care, transfer of scripts, patient education, medication administration, triage, pregnancy tests/counseling, and conveying test results.
• Collaborates with medical support staff and assists with prioritizing clinical tasks to ensure efficient work flow. Assists with training and competency verification of medical support staff.
• Participation in Care Management and Chronic Disease Management efforts in collaboration with the Population Health Department, consultation with Complex Care Coordinators, specific patient education and assessment efforts, other tasks as they arise.
• Ensures all emergency equipment and clinic use medications are properly stocked, stored and logged (as applicable) for the care of patients at their clinic site.
• Participates in care team meetings, monthly nurse meetings, clinic-wide quarterly meetings and other meetings as directed by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Documents all activity appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record.

Registered Nurse Skills & Abilities:

• Strong patient assessment skills required including ability to triage patients. Ability to use the nursing process to guide patient encounters and care.
• Communicate effectively with patients in a manner that protects their confidentiality and is sensitive to their culture and to their physical/emotional/spiritual condition.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing or stressful conditions, including unanticipated changes to working schedules or locations.
• Good physical stamina and an ability to be standing/active/in motion most of the day. Strength and dexterity to move patients, handle equipment, and move quickly within the clinical area to fulfill job responsibilities
• Good interpersonal skills are a necessity, including an ability to work well with the variety of ages, cultures, and temperaments represented among NHC staff and patients, treating others with kindness and professionalism in all they do.
• Commitment to demonstrating personal integrity through punctuality, honesty, an ability to follow instructions, proper attention to detail in all work matters, and a willingness learn from others.
• An ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities in accordance with the needs and mission of the clinic.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for communicating coherently and professionally with patients and co-workers.
• Conscientious of departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and able to embrace and personify the mission of the NHC.
• Strong ability to be a clinical leader in the organization and guide a team of medical support personnel. Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to medical support staff. 11. Proficiency in basic clinical nursing hands-on skills such as venipuncture, medication administration, wound care, and urinary catheter insertion

Registered Nurse Shift:

M-F 8-4:30pm, No holidays, some potential for weekend shifts (option for 4x8s or 5x8s)

*Pay $30-$46/hour

Registered Nurse Requirements:

*Education: Associate degree or better in Nursing

*License: Active Wisconsin RN

*BLS

*At least one year of RN work experience

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Salary : $30 - $46