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GERALD L IGNACE INDIAN HEALTH CTR Registered Nurse in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB SUMMARY: A Registered Nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional and an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team. This individual is responsible for pre-visit planning, phone triage, patient follow-ups, patient education, collaboration as part of a care team with Providers and Medical Assistants, standard rooming responsibilities and assisting with procedures if/when necessary, and other duties as assigned. The RN may be required to cross train as needed to maintain optimal clinic operations. ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS: Build Trust: Operate with transparency; place confidence in colleagues, give proper credit to others. Follow through on agreed upon actions. Treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Keep emotions under control. Exhibit ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct. Foster Communication: Demonstrate ability to carefully listen to others at all levels of the organization. Seek and listen to feedback and be approachable. Express thoughts and ideas effectively. Display and promote cross cultural sensitivity. Display Stewardship: Understand business implications of decisions. Conserve organization resources. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Take personal responsibility. Use resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As part of the care team, the RN is responsible for direct and indirect patient care activities, including: Acts as the Triage Nurse to allocate all medical services to best serve the needs of all of the patients. Utilizes strong assessment and critical thinking skills, able to effectively triage to provide exceptional and compassionate patient care according to established protocols. Helps to maintain clinic workflow, working collaboratively as a team member of the clinic staff to provide high quality and efficient service to patients and clinic. Prioritizes patients\' needs and bringing potential emergencies to the attention of providers as needed. Reports and coordinates with Nurse Supervisor and Deputy Lead Nurse the activities related to patient flow in clinical area. Participates in maintenance of records for care and treatments given to patients/clients; collecting information on patient behavior and treatment as needed. Plans, implements, and provides anticipatory care and follow-up services for clients through health screenings. Provides patient education and information. Answers patient\'s questions regarding preventative health care, therapeutic regimens, prescriptions, complications of therapy... For full info follow application link. The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Equal Opportunity employer/Veteran/Disabled. American Indian and Veteran Preference employer. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/D8CDF1D5A7274237 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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