Registered Nurse SpineCare

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

Purpose

In the role of Registered Nurse for SpineCare and Pain Management you will work collaboratively with physicians and other clinic staff to provide professional nursing care to patients. You will provide patient and family health education and health assessments.

Primary Functions

• 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.
• Ambulatory care setting; low acuity.
• Work environment supporting personal autonomy and collaboration with providers.
• 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.
• Triage and educate patients undergoing procedures.
• Support the clinic for fluoro-guided procedures and more involved in-clinic procedures.
• Obtain medication prior authorizations.
• 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.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting.

Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision making skills.

Preferred Schedule:
Monday - Friday; no nights, weekends, or holidays, no call

Position Requirements:
 

Specifications

Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree

Minimum Required Experience: None

Preferred Experience: 1-2 years experience working in clinic or in-patient care

Certification: Current Wisconsin RN License

Field: Nursing

Why MCW?
 

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering on-site classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.