RN CLINIC - Primary Care and Specialty

RN Position at Fort HealthCare

Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses, and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking an RN to join our Internal Medicine Clinic team. Shift: Full Time Day shift. Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values. In addition, Fort HealthCare has been recognized nationally as a Top Workplace for Nursing 2026. Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand, and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make. Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community. Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered. Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin. We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

The RN Clinic performs as a professional nurse in patient care, triage, and education, working under the supervision of the physician, mid-level provider, and the Clinic Manager. The RN Clinic utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation) in all patient encounters. The RN Clinic possesses the ability to interact, assess, and treat all ages (infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric). Responsibilities of this position include:

• Rooms patients and guides them through the initial steps of the visit, including reviewing health histories, collecting vital signs, and accurately documenting clinical data.
• Adheres to all requirements of Meaningful Use and The Joint Commission.
• Addresses preventative maintenance issues as related to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Contributes to the coordination of orderly and efficient patient flow.
• Obtains, reviews, and summarizes patient clinical information to ensure providers have accurate and timely data for care planning.
• Conducts nurse visits to monitor and record patients' blood pressure, ensuring documentation and timely communication to the care team.
• Performs and accurately documents nurse visits including, but not limited to, Obstetric intakes, Medicare wellness visits, immunization/medication visits, blood pressure/weight checks, and wound care treatments.
• Promptly reports changes in conditions to attending provider.
• Conducts additional scheduled visits in alignment with demonstrated skills and competencies.
• Follows proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage including donning and doffing.
• Possesses a working knowledge of all medical procedures, exams, and specialized equipment utilized within the clinic, as it related to the clinic's specialty.
• Utilizes protective devices, as needed, to maintain integrity of medical treatments.
• Recognizes significant values, communicates results to the provider, notifies the patient, as appropriate, and arranges follow up activities and procedures.
• Adheres to Universal Protocol procedures.
• Accesses & reviews Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data for controlled substances as a designated provider delegate, helping ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and informed clinical decision-making.
• Reviews patient medication histories and submits refill proposals to the assigned provider for approval in accordance with established protocols.
• Administers medication by all routes (including intravenous) in accordance with provider orders and Fort HealthCare Medication policies. Demonstrates and understands administration techniques.
• Recognizes the implications of dosages, interactions, side effects, adverse effects, and routes of administration of drugs as they apply to individual patients.
• Performs laboratory testing covered by CLIA, prepares specimens for transport, and complies with all quality measures.
• Performs triage duties, assessing patient needs quickly and accurately through phone, telehealth, or in-person interactions.
• Makes nursing assessment utilizing established clinical protocols, electronic health records (EHR), judgement, and patient information.
• Implements appropriate care and provides evidence-based guidance using nursing assessment and provider preference.
• Processes and communicates provider orders to external facilities (i.e. pharmacies, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.).
• Facilitates the timely and accurate completion of medical forms (i.e. RTW, school forms, DOT, worker's compensation, surgical consent, etc.).
• Answers telephone calls, screens calls, takes and delivers messages within EHR according to individual clinic practices.
• Assists with appointment scheduling including office visits, referrals, diagnostic testing, therapy appointments, and surgery.
• Collaborates with the pre-authorization department and insurance companies to initiate referrals and obtain approvals, pre-certifications, and prior authorizations for medical care and treatment.
• Communicates normal test results to patients as directed by the provider, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to established protocols.
• Establishes teaching protocols for patient education, family counseling, Fort HealthCare staff, and the community.
• Performs educational assessment and patient/family teaching whenever needed. Communicates instructions to patients/families that are clear and concise. Instructions are geared to the patient's level of understanding, including neonates (guardian), pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and/or geriatrics.
• Follows through with comprehensive documentation.
• Keeps all patient care areas cleaned and stocked with appropriate levels of medical supplies to enhance patient care and efficiency.
• Appropriately maintains, cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes patient care equipment and initiates requests for repairs (or replacements) as necessary.
• Conducts proper biohazard waste disposal and follows components of the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan.
• Follows the Fort HealthCare decontamination and sterilization policy as appropriate to the specific clinic and equipment needs.
• Conducts electrocardiogram (EKG) tests to capture accurate heart activity readings for diagnostic evaluation.
• Supports nursing needs in other clinics or departments as needed.

Requirements of this position include:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum one year in hospital or clinic preferred
• Ability to communicate professionally & appropriately with care team, patients, and family members
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to cope with stress and criticism
• Ability to recognize and respond to non-verbal cues and communication
• Exceptional understanding of the Nursing Process
• Current WI RN License
• BLS Certification

Benefits: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Generous PTO Plan Daycare Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible Spending Health Insurance Comprehensive Wellness Plan Life Insurance Pharmacy Discount Tuition Assistance Vision and Dental Insurance Employee Assistance Program Free Parking