Registered Nurse

Registered NurseHours I. Purpose of Position The registered nurse in the clinic is responsible for independent nursing care, case management, patient education, and support for other medical providers. The registered nurse is the resource for emergent and urgent care assessment and intervention. The registered nurse is also a resource and role model for support staff, other clinic staff and students.II. Essential Job Functions/DutiesAnswer telephone calls from patients and provide appropriate advice and education.Assessment of patients seeking urgent care visits.Efficient and effective allocation of clinic resources.Assessment and initiation of appropriate responses in emergency situations.Nursing care for clinic visits including injections, diagnostic tests and minor procedures.Case management of high risk patients in conjunction with the providers and other health care professionals.Patient education - common illnesses, chronic diseases, prenatal care, medications, resources.Authorization of prescription refills according to clinic protocol.Answer and handles telephone calls from providers and outside health professionals appropriately.Initiate treatment per current clinic protocols.Initiating treatment of patients with documented sexually transmitted diseases according to clinic protocol. Notification of public health departments or reportable diseases through standardized forms.Providing support for patient visits as needed including assisting the support team in busy or crisis times.III. Additional Job Functions/DutiesParticipation in educational activities for staff, students, trainees and volunteers.Participate in quality improvement activities and process improvement projects.Maintain solid and positive communication with other work teams in the clinic.Performs other duties as assigned.IV.Education, Experience and Credentialing Required Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Wisconsin licensePreferred Qualifications:Medical Clinic ExperienceNurse Triage ExperienceBilingual in English and SpanishV. Supervision/ManagerialN/AVI. Personal QualificationsAbility to multi-task in fast-paced environmentEfficient and organizedReliable and punctualStrong communication skillsStrong patient/customer service skillsProblem solving skills individually and in a group settingPositive attitude, able to build moraleAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to work well as a team player with patient care as the first priorityDemonstrates cultural competence with patients and staff. Open to continuous learning to build effectiveness.Attentive to safety and security issuesArticulates and supports the mission of the organization.VII. Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Sitting, standing, walking for much of the dayManual dexterityLight lifting up to 30 poundsBending and reaching