RN - PHYSICIAN OFFICE, FAMILY MEDICINE

Independence Health System•Delmont, PA

22h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Family Medicine physician office provides direct and indirect patient care under physician direction, using the nursing process to assess patients and guide them to appropriate levels of care. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and procedures, carrying out ordered treatments and testing, administering medications and immunizations, educating patients and families, coordinating care, and completing documentation and clerical tasks. The RN also supports quality control, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and the day-to-day operation of the practice. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call duties. Local travel between System locations may be expected. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED curriculum.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 clearances.
Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
Knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Previous experience in an outpatient office setting.
Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the RN Practice Act, organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and professional standards.
Collect patient health data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment; assess physical, psychosocial, age-related, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Complete and periodically reassess patient health histories, learning needs, and barriers.
Involve patients, families, and other healthcare professionals in care when appropriate.
Perform physician-ordered treatments and testing, including point-of-care testing and specimen collection.
Administer medications and immunizations using age-appropriate routes and techniques.
Complete accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient documentation, including education provided and patient understanding.
Assess patient readiness to learn and educational needs, and provide appropriate education and materials within scope of practice.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures; assist physicians with treatments and procedures as requested.
Promote patient safety, use two patient identifiers before care and testing, and label specimens and documentation according to policy.
Follow infection-control practices, including standard precautions, and participate in non-punitive medication reporting.
Maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, advocate for patients, delegate care appropriately, and serve as a resource person and preceptor or mentor.
Solve problems independently when appropriate, seek supervisor assistance as needed, and remain accountable for actions.
Coordinate communications among patients, families, the physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers.
Provide protocol- and physician-directed advice, direct patients to appropriate levels of care, and facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders.
Obtain prior authorizations and assist with indigent programs according to physician orders and patient financial status or insurance coverage.
Support performance-improvement initiatives, collect data as directed, and incorporate implemented improvements into practice.
Maintain the environment of care, replenish patient-care supplies, and keep the work area clean and safe.
Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly quality-control activities for refrigerators and equipment, and follow testing policies and manufacturer guidelines.
Identify out-of-range test results and follow up before patient testing; accurately record results on required forms and logs.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests, and help maintain patient records for filing and retrieval.
Participate in staff education and assist in maintaining or decreasing organizational and departmental costs.
Perform other duties as assigned.