SUMMARY:
Partnership Community Health is a local not for profit that connects people with healthcare, dental, and behavioral health by breaking down barriers to coverage. The Registered Nurse, As part of a team-based approach to patient care and under the direct supervision of the Primary Care Director, provides high quality, culturally appropriate care to a variety of patients throughout the lifespan. Utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation) to identify and manage health problems. This position can be 32-40 hours/week for good work/life balance. No nights or weekends.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMNTS:
Current License to practice nursing in the State of Wisconsin; BSN preferred.
Four years of experience in a hospital, clinic or community health agency preferred.
Triage experience preferred.
Maintain BLS certification.
Key Accountabilities
Triage of telephone, walk-in, MyPartnership and scheduled patients. Maintain thorough documentation of all encounters in the electronic medical record and medication distribution log.
Communicate patient test results per provider instructions.
Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of basic nursing principles and professional ethics.
Assist the Primary Care Director in the coordination of patient flow and providing ongoing education for support staff.
Possess well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to allow for effective functioning as a member of a multidisciplinary team within a cross- cultural environment.
Respond to communication from other sources such as pharmacies, labs, hospitals, PatientPing from other physician offices and manage their issues.
Monitor and respond to patients through electronic communication using My Partnership.
Maintain the Community Emergency Prescription Drug fund in a cost-conscious manner that best aids the patient.
Assist with follow up, vouchers and referrals.
Perform or assist with emergency or standard procedures and treatments such as injections, blood pressure check, and co-management with the providers of the International Normalized Ratio (INR)
Demonstrate a commitment to using information technology to facilitate optimal organizational outcomes.
Perform miscellaneous nursing duties as assigned.
Pay: $31.50 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Clinic
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
