Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Occupational Medicine Clinic, Manitowoc

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic

Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week

Job Summary

Provide nursing care in primary and specialty outpatient clinics focusing on patient wellness, acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end-of-life needs. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure patient advocacy, care coordination, continuity, and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and document focused patient data, including physical assessments and pain levels.
• Complete flow sheets and maintain accurate medication profiles in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform patient assessments during triage and analyze data to determine health promotion and diagnostic needs.
• Monitor lab and diagnostic results daily; communicate abnormal results to providers.
• Coordinate care delivery across healthcare settings and promote individual and community wellness.
• Ensure safe patient care in compliance with nursing standards, JCAHO, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in drills and preparedness activities.
• Facilitate communication across care levels and serve as a key contact for patient care coordination.
• Use tailored teaching methods considering patient demographics and diversity.
• Support patients and caregivers in health maintenance, lifestyle improvements, and preventative care.
• Evaluate patient progress and communicate urgent concerns to providers.
• Participate in organizational safety initiatives, committees, continuing education, and performance improvement.
• Function as a preceptor or charge nurse when required.
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and credential verification.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience in a clinic setting, with experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Additional Information

• This is a travel nursing position requiring adaptability to outpatient clinic settings.
• Emphasis on patient advocacy, education, and coordination of care across multiple specialties and organizations.