Registered Nurse - TPP Gastroenterology

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TriHealth is hiring a nurse for its TPP Gastroenterology location in Cincinnati, Ohio. The position assists physicians and/or registered nurses in providing clinical care and may supervise care delivered by medical assistants. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to meet patient and family needs. The role implements plans of care by providing direct basic nursing care within the LPN scope of practice established by the Nurse Practice Act, contributes to evaluating patient responses to care, and documents care accurately and promptly. Duties include safe medication administration, carrying out physician orders, medication education, departmental supply management, medication administration record reviews, and compliance with applicable PACE regulations. This is a full-time, 80-hours-biweekly, day-shift position with no weekend, holiday, or on-call commitment. The role is based at TPP Gastroenterology, 10600 Montgomery Road, Suite 300, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational nursing program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse; current RN licensure is also acceptable.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
1–2 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and/or registered nurses in providing clinical care and, as applicable, supervise care delivered by medical assistants.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members to meet patient and family needs.
Implement plans of care by providing direct basic nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.
Contribute to evaluating patient responses to nursing care and document accurately and in a timely manner.
Prepare and safely administer medications in accordance with law, professional standards, scope of practice, and organizational policy.
Interpret and accurately execute physician orders.
Document medication administration promptly according to nursing standards.
Answer medication questions and proactively educate participants and caregivers about medications.
Perform technical skills according to hospital and department policies, procedures, competencies, and accepted practice standards.
Determine nursing department supply needs and order supplies as needed.
Identify areas for self-improvement, support effective learning experiences for nursing students, maintain current practice knowledge, and stay informed about organizational and unit changes.
Coordinate monthly medication administration record turnover.
Participate in monthly MAR reviews and develop MARs for new participants when indicated.
Collect data that contributes to nursing assessments.
Document ongoing observations and communicate findings to other health care team members.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of PACE regulations related to primary care for participants.
Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, colleagues, and the community.