RN - Ambulatory, Nephrology

UW Health • Madison, WI

3d • $37 - $56 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ambulatory Nephrology, working 90% FTE on day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with one day off every other week. The role involves working at the Kidney Clinic in Fitchburg, WI, and Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI. The RN will provide evidence-based, high-quality nursing care via telephone and MyChart, assist with care coordination, patient education, prior authorizations, and support the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Center of Excellence. Responsibilities include managing new patient referrals, triage, and assisting with transitions to dialysis in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The role requires critical thinking skills and educating Chronic Kidney Disease patients on managing their condition to delay progression. The RN will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent and positive patient outcomes, utilizing the Nursing Process for assessment and clinical decision-making.

Requirements

• Graduate of school of nursing Required
• 6 months of RN experience Required
• Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Relevant RN experience Preferred
• Applicable clinical certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence based, high quality nursing care for patients via telephone and MyChart.
• Assist with care coordination, patient education, facilitate prior authorization and other duties related to support the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Center of Excellence.
• Work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, managing a wide variety of tasks including new patient referrals, triage, and assisting with transition to dialysis.
• Utilize critical thinking skills every day.
• Educate our Chronic Kidney Disease patients to better understand their complicated disease process and how to delay disease progression.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team for consistent and positive patient outcomes.
• Determine patient care needs by use of the Nursing Process as a framework for assessment and clinical decision making.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that to support employee/family well-being.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment- UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level