Nurse, Physician Center- Tamarack Family Practice

LMHS Careers•Newark, OH

12d

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Physician, the Physician Center Nurse provides nursing care to individuals and groups using foundational knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The role requires the knowledge, skill, and ability to care for patients across the specified age groups, and to provide care for young adult, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of a licensed physician, NP, and/or RN. The nurse assesses patients, plans and evaluates care, provides direct skilled nursing care, administers medications, responds to emergencies, and documents care in paper and electronic medical records. The position also involves maintaining a safe environment, protecting confidentiality and patient rights, participating in quality improvement, and demonstrating professional conduct and teamwork. The nurse must complete orientation and maintain required licensure and BCLS certification.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program.
Current nursing licensure in the State of Ohio.
Practice within the scope of registered nursing as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Maintain BCLS certification.
Complete orientation as specified to acquire familiarity with LMHS policies, nursing procedures, and techniques in assigned patient care areas.
Demonstrate basic analytical ability to perform assigned tasks and gather and interpret data in situations that are not difficult or complex.
Demonstrate ability to provide care for young adult, adult, and geriatric patients under supervision of a licensed physician, NP, and/or RN.
Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the clinical procedures and tests applicable to the practice setting listed in the job description.
Demonstrate ability to proficiently operate office machines and computer systems, including IDX, EMR, and Meditech.
Demonstrate ability to type proficiently.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and consider their emotional, social, and physical needs when planning and evaluating quality patient care.
Provide direct skilled nursing care to patients.
Administer medications ordered by a licensed provider and follow the Five Rights of safe medication administration.
Respond promptly, precisely, and professionally to emergency situations.
Maintain clinical competency and nursing skills through continuing education.
Inform the Physician or NP of patient symptoms, reactions, progress, and other care-related information.
Document information in paper and electronic medical records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Practice Universal Precautions.
Participate in the ongoing quality improvement program and respond to results from data collection.
Demonstrate a positive professional appearance and attitude, excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills, and team values.
Recognize and respect Patient Rights.
Maintain patient, staff, and corporate confidentiality in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ensure personal performance reflects the organization's Mission, Vision, Standards of Behavior, and Service Goals.
Participate efficiently in emergencies, including code blue, fire, weather, and disaster situations.
Perform clinical procedures and tests applicable to the practice setting, including phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, medication administration, ear lavage, monofilament testing, glucometer testing, occult blood testing, visual and auditory acuity testing, strep screening, urinalysis, urine pregnancy testing, and specimen collection and preparation.
Operate office machines and systems, including a personal computer, office computer systems, fax, telephone, and photocopier.
Type proficiently.