Arlington Hematology/Oncology RN I

e7a83d37-7677-472d-bf97-7815a40985f6•Greenville, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role directs and coordinates nursing care based on established clinical practices, under the direction of a physician or RN and within the Clinical Department’s office policies and procedures. The nurse serves as a provider’s assistant during daily clinic visits and in-office procedures, supporting patient care and clinic operations. The role is based at the organization’s Greenville location, with the department identified as Hematology, Arlington.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Registered with the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) and in good standing.
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) software.
Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with others.
Ability to actively listen.
Ability to observe and accurately and cogently document events in grammatically correct English.
Ability to spell, proofread, and edit written text.

Responsibilities

Assist providers during clinic visits and in-office procedures as needed.
Prepare examination rooms for clinical procedures and assist practitioners with patient care.
Measure and record vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, and height, and obtain appropriate health history information.
Record medications, allergies, pertinent laboratory work, pharmacy, and primary care provider information in the electronic medical record.
Perform EKGs, wound care, and dressing changes; assist with Pap smears; provide patient education; administer injections; and manage immunizations.
Obtain prior authorizations and support population health activities and care-gap closure.
Clean instruments and operate Soni-Clean equipment.
Prepare and administer medications under the direction of supervising physicians, and administer oral medications under direct physician supervision.
Follow standing orders according to department policies, including orders for urinalysis, flu, and strep tests.
Order, stock, and maintain examination rooms and clinic areas.
Notify patients of laboratory results.
Answer patient phone calls and refill medications at the direction of the physician.
Make referrals to other departments and clinics to coordinate patient care.
Disinfect examination rooms between patients.
Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area safely and effectively, according to policies and procedures.
Maintain patient confidentiality and inform management of high-risk situations.
Use and clean equipment appropriately; follow infection-control practices, OSHA guidelines, and office policy.
Maintain CPR certification and attend offered fire-safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance training, and continuing-education classes.
Adhere to department and office policies.