Registered Nurse

WOOD RIVER HEALTH•Hopkinton, RI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Wood River Health provides team-based care consistent with the principles and standards of a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The Registered Nurse provides support to the provider with direct patient care activities such as assisting with procedures, performing point of care tests, and obtaining data using equipment i.e., EKG. The Functions as Team RN are to oversee, support, and delegate care given to patients. Promotes health through education, collaboration, and outreach activities. Utilizes nursing process, provides physiological and psychological support to patients. Participates in professional development by attending programs, workshops, in-services both internal and external, as well as department meetings.

Requirements

Full, unrestricted, Registered Nurse license in the State of Rhode Island
CPR Certification, required
Ability to effectively use MS Office Suite, Internet, and email
Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and Navigation experience with EHR; using the 4-point check, preferred
Knowledge of pediatric immunizations preferred
Graduate of accredited nursing program, BSN preferred
One to two years related experience, preferred
Electronic Medical Record experience, preferred
Experience working in a community health center, preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting with procedures
Performing point of care tests
Obtaining data using equipment i.e., EKG
Overseeing, supporting, and delegating care given to patients
Promoting health through education, collaboration, and outreach activities
Utilizing nursing process
Providing physiological and psychological support to patients
Participating in professional development by attending programs, workshops, in-services both internal and external, as well as department meetings
Medication administration
Preparation of Vaccine and administration
Communicating with the patient's provider on an ongoing basis
Securing guidance or help as needed with department manager and support staff
Educating patients regarding treatment procedures, medications, or physicians' instructions to patients
Telephone and walk-in triage of patients
Conducting 340b Drug Pricing Program self-audits to ensure program integrity and compliance in the following areas: provider eligibility, site eligibility, patient eligibility, payer status, scope of service and inventory management
Maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters
Operating within the scope of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act to safeguard the privacy of protected patient health information
Enlivening and supporting the mission, vision, and values of Wood River Health
Adhering to organizational policies and procedures and Wood River Health Compliance Program Standards
Performing other duties as assigned to meet business needs