Triage Nurse - Gastroenterology Clinic

Job Summary: A registered nurse delivers general nursing care and procedures in the clinic setting. Performs medical acts delegated by physicians or physician assistants. Registered nurses will also perform clerical, laboratory and other duties as requested by the office manager, physician and physician assistant; however, the primary responsibility in this position is telephone triage. This part time opportunity reports to the Clinic Supervisor /Assistant Director of Clinic Operations, is within the Gastroenterology specialty, and is located in Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures and demonstrate current knowledge and skill in nursing practice to ensure safe and effective care for the patient population.

• Provide treatment and determine plan of care under provider supervision.
• Able to assess patients over the phone to determine plans of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, employees, physicians and the public to promote a professional health care environment.
• Stays current on electronic health records (EHR) changes and ensures appropriate and effective documentation in patient records.
• Authorizes refills safely, efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner according to approved protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications & Characteristics

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR licensing required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in learning and handling a variety of duties.
• Strong data entry skills and ability to work with computer applications
• Organized with a strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment
• Strong and comfortable communicating with patients, peers, and physicians
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and with co-workers in a team
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information.

Perks & Benefits of Madison Medical:

• Competitive PTO plan
• Health insurance, vision, & dental
• 401K employer contribution
• Life Insurance and voluntary disability insurance
• Monday through Friday clinic hours, no weekends, no holidays
• Opportunity to be a part of Milwaukee's Premier Medical Practice