Registered Nurse - ASC

Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks

• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.
• Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
• Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
• Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
• Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Order entry with EHR
• Starting IV’s and administering IV fluids
• Complete forms and prior authorizations for medications.
• Be the point person for emergencies/triage walk ins (Chest pain, hypoglycemia, syncope)
• Participate in code blue as necessary
• Medication refills
• Patient education regarding insulin, MDI use
• Aid MAs as needed with any and all their responsibilities as need arises in order to maintain adequate patient flow or as needed by the provider.

Requirements

• Education and Certifications:
  • RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
  • Current state registered nurse license.
  • Current CPR certificate.
  • Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification. Maintain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification (ACLS) if role requires. Note: May be required for Cardiology or Pulmonary roles.
  • Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required. Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
  • Completion of TB test will be required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one-year professional nursing experience, clinic experience preferred.
  • E.H.R. utilization
  • Serving customers in person and on the phone
• Physical Requirements:
  • Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
  • Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds.
  • Ability to concentrate on details.
  • Use of computer for long periods of time.