Part-Time Registered Nurse - Surgical Dialysis Access Center and PACU

Summit Health • Newington, CT

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About The Position

We are hiring at Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company! The essential job functions include assisting the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access, functioning as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians, and maintaining efficient patient flow. The role involves delivering direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy, collecting lab specimens, prioritizing patient care, and ensuring proper preparation for patient visits. The position also requires effective communication of problems or concerns to the Office Supervisor/Manager, obtaining vital signs, administering injections, scheduling appointments, and maintaining logs for emergency equipment. General job functions include assisting in ordering and maintaining supplies and demonstrating flexibility with various work schedules.

Requirements

• Associates degree required.
• CT Nursing License and BLS certification required.
• 0 – 1 years experience; 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Windows based environment preferred.
• Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.
• Dialysis experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
• Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy.
• Collect lab specimens according to departmental guidelines.
• Accurately label specimens.
• Prioritize patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Ensure proper preparation for patient visits.
• Prepare pertinent information needed for patient visits.
• Effectively communicate problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Assure all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
• Employ appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Obtain vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
• Document appropriately in EHR.
• Administer injections according to appropriate protocol.
• Document injections accurately in EHR.
• Demonstrate understanding of telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
• Schedule appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
• Adhere to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Review and update medication list in EHR.
• Demonstrate understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
• Accurately document known allergies in EHR.
• Enter orders and schedule appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provide referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Check and maintain logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
• Facilitate transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Maintain proficiency with department specific equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining all supplies as assigned.
• Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision coverage
• FSA coverages
• 401k savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees