Registered Nurse Orthopedic Clinic

POSITION PURPOSE

• Coordinates and administers nursing care to patients in physician office or clinic setting utilizing the nursing process which involves: assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; facilitates and evaluates patient follow-through and compliance to healthcare interventions
  Complies with all established standards and practices.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Associate Degree in: Nursing

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois based on job location assignment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Utilize the nursing process to provide ongoing patient care in outpatient setting; bridge episodic care in long-term outpatient relationship.

• Ability to skillfully assess patient needs via phone and triage to appropriate level of care for intervention.

• Facilitates, assesses and provides patient, family and/or significant others teaching needs.

• Ability to administer immunizations and medications according to established procedures.

• Facilitates completion of diagnostic testing as ordered by physician.

• Multifaceted communication under a variety of emotional situations.

• Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.