Registered Nurse - SpineCare & Pain Management

Primary Responsibilities

Working within scope of license, 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.

Aid in 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/LICENSES: Current Wisconsin RN License.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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.

About the Role

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status.

Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

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