medical office nurse, ma, lpn, rn

Wood County Hospital

85d

About The Position

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference. The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide clinical and administrative support in a medical office setting, under the direction of the physician and office manager/coordinator. The RN is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current license to practice as an RN in the State of Ohio.
• Two years previous office experience preferred.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Customer service-oriented attitude/behavior.
• Demonstrates skill and abilities in clinical and administrative areas including office lab testing, patient care skills, diagnostic testing and phlebotomy in some settings.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to make decisions based on established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician or provider with patient assessment, examinations and treatments.
• Set-up for various procedures and assists the physician or provider in treatments such as surgical procedures, pelvic exams, and other medical modalities.
• Documents patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Administers routine injections under the direction and supervision of a provider.
• Triages patient phone calls, in accordance with office policy.
• Promptly responds to patient phone calls and concerns.
• Telephones/faxes prescriptions under the direction of a physician or provider.
• Assists in emergency situations under the direction of the physician or provider.
• Obtains specimens (i.e. throat, urine, wound, etc) using proper technique and following policy and protocol for labeling.
• Performs CLIA waived testing, and other testing within the scope of practice and under the supervision of a physician or provider.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked patient care area, observing techniques and all other federal mandates, (i.e. OSHA, CLIA).
• Pull charts for current day patient call, refills, etc.
• Accurately files charts.
• Performs pre-certification/prior authorization when necessary.
• Cleans equipment efficiently; performs routine maintenance.
• Orders medical supplies according to office policy.
• Maintains continuing education units. Maintains current knowledge and skills in clinical practice.
• Contributes in identifying methods of improving patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees