Clinic Nurse RN (24 hrs/week)

Children's Wisconsin•Kenosha, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin Kenosha Pediatrics is hiring a part-time Clinic RN, primarily focused on phone triage, with minimal direct patient care. The RN practices within the Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice, performs triage by phone and through patient messaging in the electronic health record, delegates care appropriately, and remains accountable for care quality. The position also provides health education to families, emphasizing self-management and preventive health. The RN may provide in-person care during nurse visits, educate families, coordinate care, notify providers when patients need immediate assistance, and collaborate with other disciplines to assess patients, implement plans of care, monitor outcomes, and support quality care. Nursing care is provided using standardized pediatric assessments, care protocols, and patient guidance. The RN documents according to organizational nursing standards, maintains patient-care competencies, adapts to changing assignments and schedules, and provides age-appropriate care based on patients’ developmental needs. The position is scheduled Monday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday are off. The schedule may change based on clinic needs. The RN may also be asked to support other primary care locations under leadership direction or the Children’s Medical Group float policy. Children’s Wisconsin describes its pediatric care network as affiliated with a highly ranked children’s hospital, with multiple locations throughout southeast Wisconsin, community-active physicians, and health and wellness programs focused on children’s safety and health. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council.
An RN license from Wisconsin, or an RN license from Indiana or Arizona under the compact options listed.
Ability to work with a diverse patient population and promote a culturally competent environment.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective interactions with patients, families, visitors, providers, and the healthcare team.
Good organization, delegation, and communication skills.
Demonstrated assessment, analytical decision-making, and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in patient care.
Ability to assess and provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific and developmental needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Two or more years of experience in a primary care or urgent care setting preferred.
Experience with pediatric patients preferred.
Triage experience in a clinical pediatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform phone triage and triage through patient messaging in the electronic health record using standardized pediatric assessments, care protocols, and patient guidance and education.
Delegate patient-care responsibilities appropriately and maintain accountability for care quality.
Provide in-person clinical care during nurse visits as needed, educate families, and coordinate care.
Notify a provider when a patient needs immediate assistance.
Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate assessment, develop and monitor outcomes, implement plans of care, and monitor variances to support quality care.
Document in accordance with organizational nursing standards.
Maintain nursing competencies and provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients.
Provide health education to families with a focus on self-management and preventive health.
Follow organizational policies, procedures, standards, and confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
Adapt to changing work assignments and schedules.
Support other primary care locations when requested by leaders or under the Children’s Medical Group float policy.