Registered Nurse - Central Ohio Medicine

Central Ohio Primary Care•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient primary care delivery and a smooth, compassionate, patient-focused experience. The position works collaboratively with the clinical care team to assess patients, develop plans of care, provide treatments and education, coordinate follow-up, and promote quality outcomes and patient satisfaction. The role is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is full time and benefits eligible, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and external parties in a courteous and friendly manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in EHR.
Knowledge of vaccine administration, storage, handling, and documentation.
Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, patient care and examination procedures, and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
Knowledge of using medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe work environment.
Skill in assisting with a variety of treatments and medications as directed and taking vital signs.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Customer service skills, social perceptiveness, and a service-oriented approach.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate patients and collaborate with the clinical team to develop plans of care.
Administer medications, injections, and treatments, and perform routine medical procedures.
Provide telephone medical triage for patients.
Provide health counseling and education to patients and/or their families.
Work closely with the clinical care team to deliver patient care and foster direct communication among the team, patients or caregivers, and appropriate care providers.
Collaborate with team members to address gaps in care, including chart preparation, and promote clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and efficient use of resources.
Advocate for patients to ensure high-quality care.
Review physician orders and laboratory requests and follow up as needed; call in prescriptions or refill orders as approved and directed.
Measure and record vital signs and other health-related information in patient charts.
Communicate test results to patients as directed, including reading TB results, and document notes in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Assist with patient education using educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
Assist with Department of Transportation, FMLA, and medical disability application forms.
Respond to patient phone calls as appropriate.
Maintain a clean and well-organized work area and protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.