RN, Registered Nurse | Pulmonary
La Crosse, WI - USA
Job Summary
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Registered Nurse (RN) Pulmonary Clinic
Location:Heritage Building 4th Floor La Crosse WI
FTE:0.9 to 1.0 - your choice!; 72-80 hours per two weeks
Schedule:MondayFriday 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
About the Role
Join our growing Pulmonary Clinic team at a time of exciting expansion and innovation. As an RN in this role youll support a highly collaborative pulmonary care team while gaining hands-on experience with evolving service lines including interventional pulmonology specialty biologic medications and emerging COPD and asthma programs.
This is a dynamic clinic-based role ideal for nurses who enjoy variety patient education and both procedural and coordination of care responsibilities in a supportive weekday-only environment.
What Youll Do
Perform telephone triage and patient assessments including symptom evaluation medication questions and test result follow-up
Triage new pulmonary consultsand follow established standing orders and workflows
Coordinate care for complex pulmonary and interventional procedures including thoracentesis chest drain removal/flushes thoracoscopy and COPD valve procedures
Assist with minor in-clinic proceduresand provide thorough patient education before and after interventions
Coordinate education and care management for specialty biologic medicationsused in asthma and COPD treatment
Collaborate closely with clinicians support staff internal departments and external partners.
Why Youll Love This Role
Hands-on skill development:Exposure to advanced pulmonary procedures and specialty medications
Collaborative culture:Be part of a close-knit supportive nursing team that values teamwork flexibility and mutual respect
Professional growth:Ongoing education internal training and opportunities to help shape expanding programs like COPD and biologics clinics
Work-life balance:No on-call responsibilities no travel and a predictable weekday schedule
Supportive providers:Approachable clinicians who enjoy teaching and mentoring with regular education sessions
What Were Looking For
Must-Have:
Associate degree in Nursing (minimum)
Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
One year of RN experience
Current InfantAdult BLS for Health Care Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced evolving clinic environment
Preferred:
Bachelors degree in Nursing
3-5 years of nursing experience
Background in inpatient or acute care settings
Experience with phone triage patient assessment and coordination of care
Familiarity with Epic EMR and pulmonary disease processes
What Youll Get
Starting pay:$30.46/hour (plus experience credit)
Tight-knit nursing team with strong communication and a focus on patient experience
Comprehensive healthcare benefitsand retirement plans
Career growth through Tuition Investment Program Career Development Center and Shared Governance Councils
A valuesdriven environment built on Leading with Love
Ready to grow your pulmonary nursing expertise while maintaining work-life balance
Apply todayto join a team that values learning collaboration and compassionate care.
About Us
Emplify Health brings together Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System to form a notforprofit patientcentered network headquartered in Green Bay and La Crosse Wisconsin. Across 11 hospitals and 100 clinics we serve 67 communities in Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and Michigans Upper Peninsula. With over 4500 nurses and providers we deliver comprehensive care and advance innovative medical education.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Gundersen Health System Hospitals & Clinics delivers world-class primary and specialized healthcare in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.