We are seeking a Lead Registered Nurse:

• Fast paced environment working at our Testing site in a variety of areas.
• Nasopharyngeal swabbing (nasal swab) tests, entering patient COVID PCR orders, responsible for COVID result workflows, greet patients/employees in a professional and courteous manner.
• Direct front line staff management opportunity, with a focus on infection control, workflow improvement, employee/patient safety.

Education:
Minimum - Associate Degree in Nursing
Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Work Experience:
Minimum - Two (2) years of RN experience
Preferred - Three (3) years of RN experience

Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact. CPR/BLS Certification.
Preferred - Applicable clinical certification.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.
• Ability to educate staff.
• Ability to provide counseling and emotional support with compassion and respect for the individual.
• Ability to provide support to the members of the care team (teamwork).
• Must possess initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records.

Physical Requirements:
Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, 100% FTE position scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position will require weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.