NEPHROLOGY NURSE COORDINATOR, FH - CLINIC-NEPHROLOGY/TRANSPLANT

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The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes five hospitals, more than 1,700 physicians and nearly 40 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

FTE: 1.000000

*1.0 FTE is Full-Time, any position less than 1.0 FTE is Part-Time, and .001 FTE is Optional Part-Time*

*Positions with an "FTE" (full time equivalency) of .8 - 1.0 are eligible for full-time medical, dental and vision benefits. Positions with an "FTE" of .5 - .799 are eligible for part-time pro-rated medical, dental and vision benefits*

Shift: Shift 1

Summary:
The Nephrology Nurse Coordinator position coordinates the clinical care and management for patients with kidney disease and assist the Nephrologist in the clinical supervision of patients. This individual is responsible for conducting patient assessments, providing patient care, and educating patients to the various needs of their condition under of the direction of the Nephrologist. May be delegated other tasks needed in the Transplant Nephrology Clinic. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:
Approximately two to four years progressively more responsible related work experience in the continuum of care in the Nephrology area to gain advanced knowledge and skill in nursing procedures, standards of care and research is required. Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is required. Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required upon hire.

Other information:

Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with dialysis staff, physicians, ancillary staff, patients and families. Analytical skills necessary to implement effective nursing care and develop solutions to problems concerning patients' mental or physical well-being. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care, resolving patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families, often during stressful situations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. As a federal contractor/subcontractor, we take affirmative action in employment based on race, sex, disability and status as a protected veteran. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.