RN CLINIC - Primary Care and Specialty

Fort HealthCare•Fort Atkinson, WI

About The Position

Fort HealthCare is seeking an RN to join its Internal Medicine Clinic team. The RN Clinic provides professional nursing care, triage, and education under the supervision of a physician, mid-level provider, and Clinic Manager. The role uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—in patient encounters and requires the ability to interact with, assess, and treat patients across all ages, from infants through geriatric patients. The RN supports patient visits and clinical operations by gathering and documenting patient information, coordinating care and patient flow, conducting nurse visits, administering medications, performing laboratory testing and EKGs, and responding to patient needs through phone, telehealth, and in-person triage. The RN also supports patient and family education, communicates results and instructions, coordinates orders and referrals, and maintains equipment, supplies, and safe clinical practices. The position is full-time, day shift. Fort HealthCare describes its mission as improving the health and well-being of the community and its vision as being the healthiest community in Wisconsin. The organization offers competitive pay and benefits, education and resources, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Current Wisconsin RN license.
BLS certification.
Ability to communicate professionally and appropriately with the care team, patients, and family members.
Adaptability to change.
Ability to cope with stress and criticism.
Ability to recognize and respond to non-verbal cues and communication.
Exceptional understanding of the Nursing Process.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum one year of hospital or clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Room patients and guide them through the initial steps of visits, including reviewing health histories, collecting vital signs, and documenting clinical data.
Adhere to Meaningful Use and The Joint Commission requirements.
Address preventative maintenance issues for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Contribute to orderly and efficient patient flow.
Obtain, review, and summarize patient clinical information so providers have accurate and timely data for care planning.
Conduct nurse visits to monitor and document blood pressure and communicate information to the care team in a timely manner.
Perform and document nurse visits, including obstetric intakes, Medicare wellness visits, immunization and medication visits, blood pressure and weight checks, and wound care treatments.
Promptly report changes in patient condition to the attending provider.
Conduct additional scheduled visits consistent with demonstrated skills and competencies.
Use personal protective equipment correctly, including donning and doffing, and use protective devices as needed to maintain the integrity of medical treatments.
Maintain working knowledge of clinic medical procedures, exams, and specialty equipment.
Recognize significant values, communicate results to providers, notify patients as appropriate, and arrange follow-up activities and procedures.
Adhere to Universal Protocol procedures.
Access and review PDMP data as a designated provider delegate to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and informed clinical decision-making.
Review patient medication histories and submit refill proposals to the assigned provider for approval under established protocols.
Administer medications by all routes, including intravenous, according to provider orders and Fort HealthCare medication policies; understand administration techniques and medication implications.
Perform CLIA-covered laboratory testing, prepare specimens for transport, and comply with quality measures.
Perform triage through phone, telehealth, or in-person interactions; assess patient needs quickly and accurately.
Make nursing assessments using established clinical protocols, EHR information, judgment, and patient information; implement appropriate care and provide evidence-based guidance in accordance with provider preference.
Process and communicate provider orders to external facilities, including pharmacies, clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes.
Facilitate accurate and timely completion of medical forms, including return-to-work, school, DOT, workers' compensation, and surgical consent forms.
Answer and screen telephone calls and take and deliver messages within the EHR according to clinic practices.
Assist with scheduling office visits, referrals, diagnostic testing, therapy appointments, and surgery.
Collaborate with the pre-authorization department and insurers to initiate referrals and obtain approvals, pre-certifications, and prior authorizations.
Communicate normal test results to patients as directed by the provider, following established protocols.
Establish teaching protocols for patient education, family counseling, Fort HealthCare staff, and the community.
Assess educational needs and provide patient and family teaching; communicate clear, concise instructions appropriate to the patient's age and level of understanding, and document follow-through.
Keep patient care areas clean and stocked with appropriate medical supplies.
Maintain, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize patient care equipment; request repairs or replacements as needed.
Dispose of biohazard waste properly and follow the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan and applicable decontamination and sterilization policies.
Conduct EKG tests to capture heart activity readings for diagnostic evaluation.
Support nursing needs in other clinics or departments as needed.