What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Specialty Clinic (Orthopedics) position at Mile Bluff Medical Center?
General Information:
Job title: Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Mile Bluff Clinic - Mauston, WI
Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; between 7:00am - 4:30pm, Monday- Friday
Weekend Requirement: No Weekend
Holiday Requirement: Paid Holidays
Position Summary:
The Orthopedic RN position is an important role that requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a passion for providing exceptional healthcare.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinating patient care with other procedural staff.
- Respond to patient phone calls, patient messages, and collaborate with providers to deliver the best care possible.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the providers with prior authorization needs.
- Rooming, vital signs, gathering histories, educating patients and coordinating with providers as needed.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
- Two-year degree in nursing required. Four-year degree preferred.
- Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Registered Nursing license.
- Current BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months.
- ACLS certification, Pain Management Procedural knowledge preferred
- 1 years of related work experience preferred.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Intermediate proficiency with computers is required
- Comprehensive nursing skills and knowledge of equipment such as retinal scanners, EKG, etc.
- Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in electronic medical records.
- Thorough understanding of triage.
- Understanding of lab procedures and equipment.
- Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Why Mile Bluff Medical Center?
Mile Bluff Medical Center is a place where people come first. Our team is comprised of caring, patient-centered professionals serving pediatric through geriatric populations in our rural community. Our not-for-profit organization prides itself on providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, a positive work environment, and a team where employees feel valued and supported. Mile Bluff is an independent organization that offers competitive wages, great benefits and the opportunity for growth. Mile Bluff makes decisions for its employees and patients locally without relying on a large health system in another community.
Mauston Location Description
With a population of 4,500, Mauston maintains a small town feel while being surrounded by unique recreational and cultural experiences. Located on the Lemonweir River and next door to Wisconsin's second and fourth largest lakes, Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake, our community finds you surrounded by natural wonder, wildlife and a rich variety of outdoor recreation. Mauston is centrally located in southwestern Wisconsin on Interstate 90-94, approximately 73 miles to Madison, 140 miles to Milwaukee, and 215 miles to each Chicago and Minneapolis.