RN, Pediatrics Outpatient - Temporary

Responsibilities

• Carefully coordinates and develops patient care utilizing the Nursing Process.
• Fulfills the role of supervisor and mentor for non-RN team members.
• Serves as a resource for both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.
• Organizes patient flow, greets patients, documents concerns, and accompanies patients to exam/procedure rooms.
• Conducts initial patient interviews, reviews medical profiles, H&P, and documents in EMR/manual charts.
• Collects and accurately documents patient vital signs, weight, and reports any abnormalities to the physician.
• Aids in specimen collection and testing as required.
• Assists patients with tasks such as walking, transferring, and dressing.
• Provides minor treatments and assists physicians with minor procedures.
• Documents all patient-related activities as necessary.
• Schedules patient testing and pre-certifies insurance requirements as needed.
• Answers telephone messages from patients and physician offices.
• End-of-month checks for expired supplies and medications, stocks rooms, maintains inventory, and cleans exam/procedure rooms.
• Prepares exam/procedure rooms for next patients and physicians' needs.
• Notifies patients of test results and follows up as instructed by the physician.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, in-service education opportunities, and participates in continuing education programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in CT.
• BLS Certification.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.