TCHP Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician, when necessary obtains and records patient’s vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs.
• Manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns.
• Follows up on physician orders and lab requests, obtains direction from physician as needed and informs patient of test results and any further treatment prescribed.
• Provides explanation and education to patient; documents services performed in EMR for billing purposes.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, notifies supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents.
• Absorts patient records via the EMR.
• May sort or do chart prep on occasion but not as a routine part of the position.
• Uses other EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management.
• Uses Centricity and other software as appropriate to support nursing functions.
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Maintains crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Defibrillator, blood pressure monitor, EKG equipment, treadmill and crash cart maintenance.
  • Copier, fax, computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Centricity, EMR preferred).
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Licensed RN by State Board, certified in BLS required.
• EDUCATION:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • The Christ Hospital Health Network does hire AD and Diploma nurses; BSN preferred.
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
  • 3 years RN experience preferred.