Registered Nurse - LEAD - Internal / Family Medicine

Summit Health CityMD•Berkeley Heights, NJ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assisting the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access. The Lead RN functions as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

Requirements

Associates degree required.
New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
Valid Drivers license and Auto Insurance, preferred
0 – 1 years experience.
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 Window based environment preferred.
Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2-4 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines.
Accurately labels specimens.
Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
Maintains efficient patient flow.
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
Administers injections according to appropriate protocol.
Documents injections accurately in EHR.
Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit.
Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
Documents appropriately in EHR.
Reviews and updates medication list in EHR.
Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
Responsible for maintenance of staff and provider schedules in Shift Hound.
Work with Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator to provide adequate staff coverage.
Responsible for oversight of medical and office supplies and ordering of supplies.
Monitor employee performance of staff assigned to office.
Discuss concerns and issues with Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager.
Responsible for addressing and resolving patient complaints/issues.
Communicate issues and resolution to Providers, Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager.
Bring concerns expressed by providers to Office Supervisor/Clinical Practice Manager.
Notify Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager of any potential health and safety hazards in the office.
Responsible to place and follow through on Facilities/IT work orders related to the office setting.