Clinic Nurse RN (.6)

Children's Wisconsin•New Berlin, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a .6 position at Forest View Pediatrics. This role primarily involves phone triage, practicing within the Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice. Children's Wisconsin is dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children, providing comprehensive care from routine to life-saving treatments across Milwaukee and the state. They are affiliated with the #4 children's hospital in the country and partner with The Medical College of Wisconsin to ensure high-quality care. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and offers rewarding career opportunities for individuals dedicated to achieving the vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council.
License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin OR License RN-Registered Nurse (IN Compact) - State of Indiana OR License RN-Registered Nurse (AZ Compact) - State of Arizona.
Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment.
Strong interpersonal skills for positive and effective interaction with patients, families, visitors, providers, and the health care team.
Good organization, delegation, and communication skills to facilitate efficient patient care.
Strong demonstrated ability in assessment, analytical decision making, and critical thinking.
Analytical skills are necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively.
Requires the ability to synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in patient care.
Ability to assist and support other primary care locations as requested by leaders and/or the Children’s Medical Group float policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
2+ years experience in a primary care or urgent care setting.
Experience with pediatric patients.
Triage experience in a clinical pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

Practices within the Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice.
Performs triage via phone and patient messaging in the electronic health record.
Delegates patient care responsibilities appropriately, and maintains accountability for the quality of care.
Provides for the health education needs of families with a focus on self-management and preventive health.
Adheres to all Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Medical Group policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensures confidentiality to our customers by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment; maintains HIPAA compliance.
Provides exceptional care to patients and families to fulfill our patient experience promise.
Regularly performs RN duties and maintains own patient care competencies as determined by position scope of practice.
Ability to provide in person clinical care during nurse visits, providing education to families, and coordination of care as needed.
Notifies provider of any patient needing immediate assistance.
Collaborates with other disciplines as required to coordinate patient assessment, develop/monitor outcomes, implement plan of care, and monitor variances to ensure quality patient care.
Provides nursing care via telephone triage and electronic health record, using standardized pediatric assessment, care protocols and patient guidance and education to the necessary disposition of care.
Documents in accordance with organizational nursing standards.
Adapts to changing work assignments and schedules.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.