Office RN

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

2d

About The Position

The Office RN provides nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner. The role carries out physician orders and supports patient care by assisting with procedures, administering medications and injections, performing phlebotomy, responding to patient calls, preparing and stocking exam rooms, calling in prescriptions, maintaining supply levels, obtaining pre-certifications for medical services, and assisting physicians with other patient care needs.

The position also supports clinic communications, scheduling, medical records, laboratory services, patient education, clinical documentation, equipment and instrument maintenance, and other administrative functions. The RN communicates appropriately with patients of all ages, responds to requests from patients and staff, and performs assigned duties during emergencies as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina.
• Current CPR certification.
• Basic first aid knowledge.
• Ability to communicate information appropriately to patients of all ages, from infants through geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and courteous nursing care and carry out physician orders.
• Assist with procedures, administer medications and injections, perform phlebotomy, and support other patient care activities.
• Answer and transfer telephone calls; communicate orders and messages; perform telephone triage for physicians, patients, and staff.
• Schedule referrals, appointments, ancillary services, surgeries, and hospital admissions.
• Maintain medical records, including documentation, forms, chart maintenance, filing, image files, faxing, copying, and mail handling.
• Collect and process specimens, conduct proficiency testing, and report results.
• Manage medications, including administration by applicable routes, storage and handling, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms; conduct patient interviews; chaperone patients as needed; assist with or perform minor procedures; triage patients; implement physician orders; provide patient education; report results; and document care.
• Operate and maintain office, patient care, and specialized equipment, including cleaning, supply ordering, and log sheets.
• Complete required in-service education, training, competency activities, and certification or licensure requirements.
• Maintain audit and log sheets for items such as samples, pharmacy, Mayday equipment, oxygen, and other equipment.
• Maintain instruments, including stocking, cleaning, sterilizing, using, and storing them appropriately.
• Provide support and guidance regarding clinical policies and procedures.
• Perform pre-certification and authorization, coding, correspondence, statistical reporting, accounts payable, and payroll duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning on day one for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) matching plan available from day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance at low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED