This position will work 36 hours per week
RN Float
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Job Summary
The Registered Nurse Float at Prevea plays a crucial role as an integral member of our clinic team, delivering patient-centered care. Responsible for triaging incoming calls from patients and families, assessing their needs, giving appropriate advice, and facilitating appointments with physicians and advanced provider clinicians. The Registered Nurse Float position will also provide hands-on direct patient care as needed. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery of exceptional and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and Prevea's policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the Prevea team, they are responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by Prevea. This role will support multiple locations.
What you will do
- Performs timely and accurate patient assessments across a variety of clinical situations, whether through in-person encounters or patient communication channels. Using sound clinical judgment, the RN identifies patient needs, evaluates symptoms, and supports care decisions in partnership with providers, escalating concerns that require urgent attention.
- Provides comprehensive nursing care by delivering a full range of services such as rooming patients, obtaining vitals, administering medications and vaccines, assisting with procedures, performing clinical tasks and interventions, and supporting provider visits. This includes ensuring patient comfort, maintaining safety, and communicating clearly to promote understanding and trust.
- Respond to patient questions, concerns, and symptom changes through phone calls, electronic messages, and direct interactions. This includes offering patient education, self-care guidance, and next steps based on established practice standards. They assist with care coordination by supporting care plans, communicating results, and arranging referrals. The RN also coordinates follow-up appointments and timely interventions to support continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and high-quality clinical documentation, capturing assessments, interventions, communications, and follow-up in the electronic medical record. The RN adheres to regulatory standards, infection control practices, and privacy requirements, and participates in quality improvement activities.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and other team members to support coordinated workflows and efficient clinic operations. This includes participating in team huddles, sharing insights, demonstrating adaptability, and contributing to a positive, solutions-focused team environment.
- Support overall clinic operations by adapting to fluctuating patient volumes, schedule changes, and varying needs across the clinic. This includes assisting in maintaining supplies, equipment, and a safe clinical environment while demonstrating reliability, flexibility, and a consistent commitment to patient-centered care.
- Work at multiple sites with variable shifts at the supervisor's direction to cover leaves of absence, PTO (Paid Time Off), or department demands.
Education Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited and approved Nursing program Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.
- Competent in patient education/teaching.
- Ability to assist providers with exams, tests & treatments.
- Strong patient assessment skills in person and on the phone in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to administer immunizations and medications.
- Ability to form professional relationships with patients and peers.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to exercise strong attention to detail.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current Wisconsin RN license or compact equivalent (nurses must maintain or update their primary state of residence to Wisconsin to ensure continued eligibility under the compact) Upon Hire Required
- CPR/Basic Life support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program Required
- Additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) may be required depending on specialty area
Physical Demands
- Sit - Constantly
- Stand - Rarely
- Walk - Rarely
- Drive - Rarely
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely
- Bend (Neck) - Occasionally
- Bend (Waist) - Rarely
- Squat - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Occasionally
- Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
Working Conditions
- Noise - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
- 5%
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify