Children's Wisconsin·Mequon, Wisconsin
Perform clinical duties and assessments to provide safe, organized care for children and families in an urgent care setting. Responsibilities include triage, administering medications, and coordinating with providers to ensure efficient clinic flow.
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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This position acts within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (RN) and within the Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice. Performs a variety of clinical duties which promote a safe and organized environment for the delivery of services to children and their families within the urgent care setting. This position reports to an Urgent Care supervisor.
Essential Functions
Adheres to all Children’s Wisconsin and Urgent Care policies, procedures, and standards. Ensures confidentiality to our customers by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment; maintains HIPAA compliance. Provides exceptional care to patients and families to fulfill our patient experience promise.
Regularly performs RN duties and maintains own patient care competencies as determined by position scope of practice.
Notifies provider of any patient needing immediate assistance.
Administers medications; performs point of care testing according to established policies; collects and labels specimens per policy; performs procedures as appropriate; documents accurately in chart; assists with narcotic counts; stock supplies to maintain efficient clinic flow. May delegate clinical tasks as appropriate.
Performs clinical assessments within scope of practice, including triage. Effectively prioritizes and categorizes patients based on needs and acuity.
Attends staff meetings and in-services, and keeps abreast of communication that affects patient care, services, and clinic operations.
Provides education and discharge teaching per scope of practice.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
- N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin, License RN-Registered Nurse (MO Compact) - State of Missouri
Requires a nursing degree and a valid RN license in Wisconsin or the Missouri Compact, along with BLS certification. Preference is given to candidates with a BSN and 2+ years of experience in pediatric, primary, or urgent care.
Market context
Wisconsin urgent care and pediatric settings often seek RNs who can handle fast-paced, child-focused care, so this role can be competitive for nurses with direct pediatric or urgent care experience. Employers typically favor candidates with a BSN, current BLS, and a valid Wisconsin RN license or Missouri Compact eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight pediatric triage, family communication, and any urgent care experience.
