RN - Ryan White

Wayne Health•Detroit, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional telephone and face-to-face nursing care to patients following established Departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing
Current Michigan Registered Nurse License
Current BLS Certification
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care
Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPPA regulations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
1-2 years’ experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred
Knowledge of Public Health Code and Michigan Nurse Practice Act preferred

Responsibilities

Perform and document in the electronic medical record patients’ vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations) height, weight, allergies; alert physicians of any abnormalities in vital signs or appearance
Instruct and/or assist patients in specimen collection, tests and procedures
Prepare patients for physical examinations
Assist physicians with or coordinate patient treatment, procedures and surgeries
Perform venipunctures, IV therapies and injections according to physicians’ orders or patient emergencies
Dispense medications as prescribed by physicians; document medication orders in medevant or electronic medical record
Document in the medical record complete and accurate summaries of care given, including procedures performed and observations made
Schedule/coordinate testing, treatments, x-rays, consultations with/referrals to health care providers, inpatient admissions
Review laboratory/test results; recognize abnormal laboratory/test results and notify physicians
Contact patients with test/procedure results
Review physicians’ discharge instructions and follow-up appointments with patients
Call in prescriptions/refills to pharmacies for patients as directed by physicians
Educate and counsel patients and family members on health conditions, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas
Check diagnostic laboratory forms and physicians’ orders on patient’s record for accuracy and completeness
Maintain clinical areas to ensure the necessary medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals are stocked and available
Answer telephones, direct/triage patient calls, take messages, relay messages/information to the appropriate personnel; contact patients regarding test results and recommended follow-up
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice