Arlington Hematology/Oncology RN I

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians East, P.A. is a team of healthcare professionals providing comprehensive, cost-efficient healthcare in Eastern North Carolina. The Registered Nurse I is responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and for directing and coordinating nursing care according to established clinical practices. The role works under the direction of a physician or RN and within Clinical Department policies and procedures. This full-time position is based at the Greenville location and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Overtime may be required to ensure patient care and timely completion of tasks and returned calls. Weekend work is rare but may occasionally be necessary. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Operations or Clinical Manager, or Director of Operations, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The work involves a clinic environment with frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other common clinical conditions. Physical demands include a full range of body motion, handling and lifting patients, standing and walking, and occasionally lifting or carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds. Exposure to bodily fluids is required.

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 software is required.
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 draft a clear, grammatically correct narrative account of events.
Ability to spell, proofread, and edit written text.

Responsibilities

Assist providers during daily clinic visits and in-office procedures.
Prepare exam rooms for clinical procedures and assist practitioners with patient care.
Measure and document vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, and height, and ask appropriate health history questions.
Record medications, allergies, pertinent laboratory work, pharmacy, and primary care provider information in the electronic medical record.
Perform EKGs, wound care and dressing changes, and assist with Pap smears.
Educate patients.
Administer injections and manage immunizations.
Handle prior authorizations and contribute to population health and care-gap closure.
Clean instruments and operate Soni-Clean.
Prepare and administer medications under the direction of supervising physicians.
Follow standing orders and department policies, including for urinalysis, flu, and strep tests.
Administer oral medications under direct physician supervision.
Order, stock, and maintain exam 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 exam 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 equipment cleaning procedures appropriately and follow infection-control practices, OSHA guidelines, and office policy.
Maintain CPR certification.
Attend fire-safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance sessions, and continuing-education classes offered by Physicians East.
Adhere to department and office policies.