PRN Registered Nurse - Float

Tryon Medical Partners•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care, including patient assessment, treatment, care planning, and evaluation of medical care in accordance with established standards and practices. The nurse assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and serves as a primary liaison among patients, staff, and physicians. This PRN float position supports all locations. The nurse must be available at least one day per week and at least one Monday and Friday per month. Duties include direct patient care, telephone triage, patient education, documentation, order entry, IV starts and fluids, medication-related tasks, and assisting medical assistants as needed to maintain patient flow.

Requirements

RN degree and completion of nursing training at an accredited school of nursing.
Current state registered nurse license.
Current CPR certificate.
Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
Maintain ACLS certification if required for the role; the posting notes this may be required for Cardiology or Pulmonary roles.
Complete the Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form; candidates may decline vaccination using a declination form or provide vaccination records from a previous employer.
Complete a TB test.
At least one year of professional nursing experience.
EHR utilization experience.
Experience serving customers in person and by phone.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, reach, stoop, bend, push, and pull consistently.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds.
Ability to concentrate on details.
Ability to use a computer for extended periods.
Availability at least one day per week and one Monday and Friday per month.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Clinic experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient consent and protect patient confidentiality.
Collect and document health histories, chief complaints, vital signs, and health risk factors; assess disease conditions.
Provide care in accordance with practice guidelines, standards of care, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Carry out prescribed treatments and interventions, administer medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
Delegate within the scope permitted by the Nurse Practice Act and consult or refer to physicians, other health providers, and community resources as appropriate.
Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Document assessments and interventions using established medical record forms, automated systems, and documentation practices.
Track quality assurance data and monitor acute and chronic care management.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
Enter orders in the EHR.
Start IVs and administer IV fluids.
Complete medication forms and prior authorizations.
Serve as the point person for emergencies and triage walk-ins, including chest pain, hypoglycemia, and syncope; participate in code blue as necessary.
Process medication refills and educate patients about insulin and MDI use.
Assist medical assistants with their responsibilities as needed to maintain patient flow or support the provider.
Serve as the first escalation point for calls and messages received by medical assistants and speak directly with patients by telephone.
Briefly evaluate reported illness or injury, including the chief complaint and, when possible, vital signs and mental status.
Determine the urgency of care based on the brief assessment and familiarity with the patient's condition and history.
Direct patients to an appropriate care site, including their provider or another available practice provider during office hours, urgent care, or the emergency room; arrange an ambulance when appropriate for high-risk complaints.
Provide appropriate home-care advice when a patient does not need immediate emergency care.
Record consultation and treatment notes accurately in the clinical computer system.
Arrange physician appointments for patients who do not need emergency care and consult with a physician as needed.
Respond to routine patient information requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.