Registered Nurse - Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

About the role

Work collaboratively with physicians and other clinic staff to provide professional nursing care to patients. Provide patient and family health education and health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nursing plan of care for patients within scope of license
• Communicate the plan of care to patients as prescribed by physician: test results, scheduling of specialized tests and treatment modalities, prescription drug instructions and other patient education
• Document treatment in medical record appropriately
• Triage patient concerns via telephone and provide nursing advice
• Receive phone calls relating to appointments, urgent care, inpatient admissions, prescription refills and test results in accordance with clinic protocols and coordinate proper disposition of each
• Obtain, review, verify and/or complete health care forms related to home health care, referrals, medical equipment and other patient/physician needs as appropriate
• Assist with managed care authorization and complete insurance and medical forms for patients or assist patients in completing the forms
• Maintain patient flow and workflow
• Work collaboratively as a team member of the clinic staff to provide a high quality and efficient service to patients and clinic
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Assist with clinical trials according to protocol, if required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Preferred Experience: Previous clinic, doctor’s office or urgent care experience preferred. Experience in psychiatry.

Required Certification/Licensure(s): Current Wisconsin RN License.

Skills

• Strong leadership, team building and decision making capabilities
• Ability to set priorities, identify and resolve problems and delegate effectively and efficiently
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for managing workflow, patients, patient families, physicians and others under stressful conditions
• Ability to assess and triage patients
• Demonstrates reliability and maintains confidentiality

Working Conditions

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Little or no exposure to hazards such as dust, fumes, or extreme temperatures, airborne or blood borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, or allergens.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental
• Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.