Registered Nurse - Urgent Care

Summit Health Management • Bend, OR

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About The Position

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Requirements

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Oregon State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
• 0 - 1 year's 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.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification if position is in the UCC department.

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 SUMMIT policy.
• Collect lab specimens according to departmental guidelines and accurately label specimens.
• Prioritize patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Ensure proper preparation for patient visit and prepare pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• 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 and document appropriately in EHR.
• Administer injections according to appropriate protocol and document injections accurately in EHR.
• Demonstrate 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 and demonstrate understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
• 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, troubleshoot and report malfunctions promptly.
• Manage Central Line Catheters such as Port-a-Cath and PICC lines.
• Provide care according to the individualized needs of the patient using the nursing process and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages.
• 401k savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree