RN-Urgent Care Job Madison area,Wisconsin USA,Nursing

0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week.

This position is eligible for a $5,000 INCENTIVE for joining GHC!
(Referral amounts prorated based on FTE)

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The Registered Nurse (RN) – Urgent Care provides patient education and telephone triage via the Nurse Advice Center and RN assistance to patients and Urgent Care staff in the clinic. The incumbent also assesses patient needs, fulfills team patient care needs, acts as a resource to team patient care staff, and participates in departmental support functions. The Registered Nurse – Urgent Care may be assigned to serve in a charge nurse rotation, providing leadership and guidance to the Urgent Care staff.

The incumbent is regularly exposed to blood borne pathogens, diseases, and cleaning/sterilization solutions. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager. Additionally, the Registered Nurse – Urgent Care receives direction, guidance and supervision from the Urgent Care Supervisor. Practitioner staff may delegate activities to a Registered Nurse that are within the RN scope of practice.

JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Valid license to practice in the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse is required.
Possession of a valid, Wisconsin driver license; or ability to travel to various work sites. Employee is expected to provide personal transportation.
Possession of or eligibility for a valid Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certificate is required. Employee must obtain certification within four (4) months of employment.
Knowledge of scientific nursing principles, methods and techniques as a basis for quality decision-making ability is required. Current knowledge of and maintenance of nursing trends, techniques and certifications is required. Participation in pertinent continuing education courses is required.
Ability to perform a variety of clinical skills which may include but is not limited to IV therapy, injections and wound care. Ability to assist in procedures performed in clinic.
Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care, treatments and follow-up.
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills both in-person and on the phone/on-line (MyChart) are required.
Ability to recognize and identify symptoms and problems, and excellent nursing assessment skills are required.
Ability to be resourceful and flexible in emergency situations is required.
Ability to prioritize changing patient conditions required.
Knowledge of interviewing practices and techniques used in order to gather information is required.
Ability to maintain quality, safety and /or infection control standards.
Excellent customer service skills required. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to be culturally sensitive and work with a diverse patient population.
Excellent leadership skills are required. Ability to provide individual and small group problem-solving and guidance is required. Ability to delegate tasks required.
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and use computer based applications such as MS Office, electronic medical record systems and scheduling…