Clinic Registered Nurse

• No Holidays

• PTO & paid anniversary day

• 7% GI Associates retirement contribution & 401(k) plan

• Health, dental, vision Insurance

• Flexible spending plan

• Short- & long-term disability

• Basic & supplemental life insurance

Position summary

The clinic RN has the unique opportunity to contribute to a harmonious work environment by providing a balance of hands-on patient care while supporting our Team at GI Associates. Our RN maintains and manages our GIA Practice’s in a strong team environment and offers the highest quality of care to both patients and family members. This position is an integral part of the foundation at GI Associates with patients and family members looking to you for their choice of the highest quality care in GI.

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of GI Anatomy and Physiology, Disease Processes and GI related diagnostic procedures and treatment

• Assists with prioritizing STAT, important and normal patient information/clinical results

• Communicates test results and instructions to patients

• Appropriately schedules necessary labs, endoscopy procedures, x-rays, or any other ancillary/appointments for patients, with attention to proper insurance location

• Conducts comprehensive patient education with use of handouts, pamphlets, prep information, etc.

• Obtains any and all patient information (i.e.: demographic, medical, billing) for all patient services

• Manages physician’s schedule (i.e.: demonstrates accurate and appropriate use of physician’s block schedule, accurately and appropriately updates inpatient information), makes changes in physician’s schedule to accommodate patient care and facilitates patient flow

• Gathers and submits accurate information regarding hospital rounds when appropriate

• Assists physician with endoscopy procedure documentation, follow-up, and billing in a timely fashion

• Documents patient care accurately, in the proper location in the EMR (Centricity/EPIC) and in a timely fashion

• Requests/Notifies pre-certification of scheduled procedures (i.e.: MRI, Remicade, CT guided Liver Biopsy, Prometheus, etc.)

• Administers injections, develops/reads stool cards, completes billing information for each

• Prepares and rooms patients for exam by obtaining VS and documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e.: chief complaint, allergies, medications) as needed

• Assist with CRH Hemorrhoidal banding procedure in the office as needed

• All other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications

• Completion of accredited RN program

• Current RN licensure for the State of Wisconsin

• Practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and clinical judgement

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire

• Patient-care first approach with strong attention to detail

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations with compassion and professionalism

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, co-workers, and outside customers

• Previous gastroenterology experience preferred, but not required

• Willingness and ability to travel to other GI Associates locations as needed to support operational needs

Physical & mental demands

• Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach and stoop throughout entire shift to accomplish tasks

• Able to push, pull, lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally

• Able to work through interruptions, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Frequently uses a computer for typing and EMR documentation; requires accurate and efficient data entry abilities

• Frequently uses the telephone to contact patients for appointment scheduling, follow-up care, test results, and other clinical communications

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