• Telephone triage

• Give patients telephone advice using nursing judgment within the scope of license
  • Communicate with providers about patient calls received

  • Triage patients to the appropriate setting if there is a need to be seen

  • Provide patient education

• Report test results to patients and instructs as to the appropriate follow-up

• Call in prescription refills as directed

• Assist in scheduling patients

• Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by providers

• Rooming patients

• Administer injections

• Review Health Maintenance measures and satisfy according to protocol

• Act as a liaison for providers

• Facilitate completion of forms as appropriate

• Complete prior authorizations paper/process as appropriate

• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients

• Arranges for patient testing and admissions

• Formulates and updates patient care plans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient's charts. Posts tests and examination results

• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested

• Assisting with procedures

• Perform vital signs and department specific screenings as applicable

• Maintains patient confidentiality

• Perform related work as required/ requested by the supervisor

• Other duties designated under the scope of licensure

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.

• Knowledge of organizational policies, relations and procedures to administer patient care

• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments and administer patient care

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care

• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions

• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence

• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public

• Ability to maintain quality control standards

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

• Ability to interpret, adapts, and applies guidelines and procedures

• Ability to communicate clearly

• RN with current Wisconsin license

• Current CPR Certification

• Previous experience working on an Electronic medical record

• Requires a full body range of motion with handling and lifting patients

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time

• Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 35-40 lbs. (linens, supplies)

• Push and pull patients in wheelchairs occasionally with up to 75 lbs. of force

• Requires visual acuity correctable to 20/30 and hearing within normal range and color perception

Essential Functions/Physical Demands

Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse

Job Classification: Indirect Patient Care/Clinical Support