Registered Nurse

Position Description:

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). In the role of Registered Nurse you will beworking in Surgery. 

Purpose 

To provide comprehensive professional nursing care in a variety of clinical settings including general procedural and peri-procedural care as well as specialized vein treatment. This role requires effective collaboration with physicians and other clinic staff to ensure a high-quality, seamless treatment experience for our patients. The nurse will maintain a dual focus on general nursing responsibilities and specialized vein care, including pre-procedural preparation, intra-procedural assistance, and post-procedural follow-up. Other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: 

• Clinical Excellence & Patient Safety:
  • Prepare, maintain, and select equipment, instruments, and supplies for a variety of procedures, optimizing procedure flow and maintaining a sterile environment.
  • Assist in a range of treatments such as sclerotherapy and endovenous ablation, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Perform patient rooming, vital signs assessment, and thorough documentation in the EMR.
  • Implement and communicate comprehensive nursing plans of care following physician directives, including test results, treatment modalities, and prescription information.
  • Triage patient concerns via telephone, offer nursing advice, and coordinate care following clinic protocols.
  • Monitor and document treatment progress with a sharp focus on venous conditions, facilitating the diagnostic process when necessary.
  • Provide patient and family education on health, venous conditions, and specific treatments, securing informed consent.

• Clinical & Practice Support:
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex health conditions.
  • Conduct and interpret venous ultrasounds to evaluate venous insufficiency, collaborating closely with the treating physician.
  • Manage administrative tasks, such as data entry, appointment scheduling, and healthcare form completion to support clinic operations.
  • Assist in managing supply inventory and adhere to OSHA policies to maintain a safe and compliant clinic environment.
  • Help maintain patient flow to ensure an efficient and quality service experience, upholding patient confidentiality.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities:

• Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, and consulting.
• Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision-making skills.

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Preferred Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education:               Associate’s Degree

Minimum Required Experience:              2 years

Preferred Education:                              Bachelor’s Degree

Field:                                                    Nursing

Certification:                                          Current Wisconsin RN License

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
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite 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 . 

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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