Registered Nurse - SpineCare & Pain Management

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nursing plan of care for patients.
• 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.
• Using the nursing process, 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.
• Help 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.

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