RN - Ambulatory - Spine Clinic - Per Diem Nurse - option 1B - Research Park Clinic at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

• Work with one of the industry’s leading Spine clinics!


• Perform clinic-style telephone and MyChart triage, as well as patient/family education.


• Be part of a team of world-class staff specializing in Spine and Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, and Rehab Medicine.

Education:

Minimum - Graduate of school of nursing.

Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Work Experience:

Minimum - One (1) year of RN experience.

Preferred - Relevant RN experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact. CPR/BLS Certification.

Preferred - Applicable clinical certification.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.


• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.


• Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.


• Ability to educate staff.


• Ability to provide counseling and emotional support with compassion and respect for the individual.


• Ability to provide support to the members of the care team (teamwork).


• Must possess initiative and ability to work independently.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule:

This is a per-diem position, option 1B. This position requires working 8-hour shifts as needed Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

UW Health Research Park Clinic - on Madison’s west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.

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