Registered Nurse - Surgery

Summary Work collaboratively with physicians and other clinic staff to provide professional nursing care to patients. Provide patient and family health education and health assessment. Primary Responsibilities Working within the scope of license, develop and implement nursing plan of care for patients. Communicate the plan of care to patients as prescribed by physician: test results, scheduling of specialized tests and treatment modalities, prescription drug instructions and other patient education. Document treatment in medical record appropriately. Using the nursing process, triage patient concerns via telephone and provide nursing advice. Receive phone calls relating to appointments, urgent care, inpatient admissions, prescription refills and test results in accordance with clinic protocols and coordinate proper disposition of each. Obtain, review, verify and/or complete health care forms related to home health care, referrals, medical equipment and other patient/physician needs as appropriate. Assist with managed care authorization and complete insurance and medical forms for patients or assist patients in completing the forms. Help maintain patient flow and workflow. Work collaboratively as a team member of the clinic staff to provide a high quality and efficient service to patients and clinic. Maintain patient confidentiality. Assist with clinical trials according to protocol, if required. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong leadership, team building and decision making capabilities. Has the ability to set priorities, identify and resolve problems and delegate effectively and efficiently. Excellent communication and organizational skills for managing workflow, patients, patient families, physicians and others under stressful conditions. Ability to assess and triage patients. Demonstrates reliability and maintains confidentiality. Qualifications Minimum Required Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Minimum Required Experience: No experience required. Preferred Experience: Previous clinic, doctor's office or urgent care experience preferred. Required Certification/Licensure: Current Wisconsin RN License. Physical Requirements Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. Benefits Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Flexible Spending options. 403B Retirement Package. Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered. Tuition Reimbursement. Paid Parental Leave. Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Pet Insurance. On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes. Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment. Equal Opportunity Employer The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr