Registered Nurse (FT)

Proactive MD•Donaldsonville, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care at the direction of the Health Center provider, serving as a frontline representative of the organization's patient-first promise. The RN responds to individual patient needs and delivers care in a workplace health center. The role includes assessing patients, documenting findings, assisting providers with consultations and treatment, carrying out appropriate nursing interventions, and providing health counseling and instruction. The RN may also handle triage, referrals, insurance pre-certification, and related documentation, while maintaining supplies and equipment and supporting regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association, valid for at least 90 days after the start date.
Confident venipuncture skills.
Must be certified or willing to obtain CAOHC and NIOSH PFT (Spirometry) certifications before the first day.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinic nursing experience; listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments, including taking vital signs and performing pre-examination procedures; gather and assess objective and subjective patient data.
Document patient data and assessments in the patient record, using computer systems and information technology as needed for standard documentation, coding, and completion.
Assist providers with consultations, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care.
Execute medical regimens and nursing interventions appropriate to the setting and the RN's competency.
Provide patient health counseling and instruction, including meeting with families and caregivers.
Perform medication reconciliation and management, support patient compliance and education, and manage medication inventory.
Operate medical equipment.
Maintain medical supplies and inventory, and dispose of supplies appropriately.
Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA guidelines.
As applicable, triage calls for urgent appointments, arrange referrals for consultations and testing, obtain insurance pre-certification, and complete documentation.
As applicable, perform general office tasks such as keyboarding, using office software, filing, answering telephones, email, faxing, and copying.
Provide excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, and caregivers.