RN - PHYSICIAN OFFICE, FAMILY MEDICINE

About the role

The RN Subsidiary will perform direct patient care activities such as lab tests, treatments, and medication administration. These are performed under the direction of the physician in preparation for the patient’s examination and treatment. The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess patient's condition and direct to the appropriate level of care using internal and external resources. Carry out clerical activities. Quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in order to support the physician and practice as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the RN Practice Act, hospital, and/or physician practice policies, procedures, protocols and other professional standards of care.
• Collect patient health care data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs for the patient.
• Complete initial assessment of the patient’s health history, learning needs and barriers, physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs and reassess annually.
• Involves the patient/family and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Completes patient care treatments/testing as ordered by the physician.
• Administers medications/immunizations using appropriate routes and techniques specific to age of the patient.
• Complies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Provides education and instruction, within their scope of practice, to patients and families.
• Affirms the patient’s readiness to learn, educational needs and educational barriers.
• Provides educational material and/or instruction based on assessed needs.
• Documents all education/instruction provided including topic, individual provided to and understanding.
• Maintains collaborative relationship with physicians to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Prepares patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Aids the physician with treatments and procedures as requested.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.
• Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
• Labels all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
• Uses patient identifiers on all written documentation, including notes and point of care testing results.
• Aids in compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Adheres to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of professional nursing.
• Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
• Maintains accountability for actions taken.
• Delegates patient care appropriately.
• Effectively functions as a resource person.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
• Aids in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
• Collaborates with patients/families and physician practice, pharmacies, specialists and insurance carriers.
• Provides advice based on protocols and physician instructions and directs patients to the appropriate level of care.
• Facilitates patient’s access to prescription refills based on physician order.
• Obtains prior authorizations and/or assists with indigent programs per physician order based on the patient’s financial status or insurance coverage.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives within the physician practice.
• Aids in data collection as directed by the manager/physician.
• Incorporates into practice performance improvement initiatives that have been implemented.
• Maintains the environment of care.
• Safeguards supplies in patient care areas are replenished daily.
• Consistently maintains a clean safe environment.
• Follows policies pertaining to daily/weekly/monthly quality control for refrigerator temperature, and equipment controls.
• Completes all quality control testing per policy and manufacturing guidelines.
• Follows appropriate procedures when collecting patient specimens.
• Accurately records patient test results on appropriate result form and testing log.
• Identifies results that are out of acceptable range and follows up prior to performing patient testing.
• Prepares forms, copies records and responds to requests per policies and procedures.
• Aids in maintaining the patient’s record to facilitate filing and retrieval of information.
• Participates in staff education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and nursing practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and infection control processes.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $5,000.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between System locations.