Registered Nurse, ER

Amberwell Health•Hiawatha, KS

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assists patients in collaboration with the provider and other members of the healthcare team with clinical services available at the clinic. Clinical responsibilities include patient intake, documenting medical history and vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, performing EKGs and CLIA-waived laboratory testing, and providing additional medical services within the RN scope of practice. The RN gathers and documents patient health information, collects specimens, performs point-of-care testing, provides care based on patient presentation and established protocols, and records assessments, interventions, interactions, medications, and test results. The role also supports providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures; coordinates patient care, testing, and referrals; completes prior authorizations; advocates for patients; monitors wellness and chronic care; participates in care planning; and provides patient education.

Requirements

Clinic experience with patients of all ages.
Registered Nurse or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Current Kansas licensure as a Registered Nurse.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain, verify, and record patients’ health histories.
Gather pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
Collect specimens using proper technique for laboratory analysis and perform point-of-care testing conducted in the clinic.
Provide patient care as directed by a physician or advanced practice clinician, using skilled judgment based on patient presentation and established protocols.
Document assessments, interventions, patient and family interactions and responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, and test results in the medical record.
Assist other healthcare professionals with examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic.
Ensure patient information is entered in the appropriate locations in the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction.
Coordinate and manage care for patients seen by the provider, including following up on and tracking tests and referrals.
Stay informed about insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care; perform prior authorizations and act as a patient advocate.
Monitor patients as appropriate to promote wellness, health maintenance, preventive care, and chronic care.
Participate with other team members in developing the plan of care and safely implement that plan.
Promote wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice and instructions.
Schedule, coordinate, and communicate referrals to specialists and services ordered by the provider.