RN - PRIMARY CARE BUTLER

Independence Health System•Butler Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in a primary care practice, including preparing patients for examinations and carrying out treatments, testing, and medication administration under physician direction. The RN uses the nursing process to assess patients and direct them to appropriate care, while supporting physicians and the practice through documentation, clerical work, quality control, and performance improvement activities. The role involves patient and family education, coordination of care and communication with physicians, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers. The RN also supports practice operations by maintaining records, supplies, equipment, and a clean and safe care environment, and by participating in staff education and Lean process improvement. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may coach and mentor other department positions. Scheduling is based on operational need and may involve rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work. Local travel between locations may be expected.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure.
Current Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED program.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 clearances.
Strong leadership, independent thinking, and decision-making ability.
Analytical problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to function in a team environment.
Ability to perform the listed essential functions and meet the physical and working-condition requirements.
Ability to travel locally between locations as needed.
When lifting more than 50 pounds, use two-person lift assistance and/or a transfer device.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the RN Practice Act, applicable policies and procedures, protocols, and professional standards.
Collect patient health data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment, considering physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Complete initial and annual assessments of patient health history, learning needs and barriers, and physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Involve patients, families, and other healthcare professionals in care when appropriate.
Complete physician-ordered treatments and testing, and administer medications and immunizations using age-appropriate routes and techniques.
Document patient care completely, accurately, and promptly; document education provided, the recipient, and their understanding.
Assess patient readiness to learn and educational needs and barriers, then provide suitable instruction and educational materials.
Collaborate with physicians to achieve desired patient outcomes; prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures, and assist physicians with procedures as requested.
Maintain patient safety, use two patient identifiers before care and testing, label specimens according to policy, and include identifiers on written documentation and point-of-care testing results.
Comply with regulatory requirements and infection-control practices, including standard precautions, and participate in non-punitive medication reporting.
Demonstrate professional nursing leadership, independent problem-solving, accountability, appropriate delegation, resourcefulness, and patient advocacy; seek supervisor assistance when appropriate.
Serve effectively as a preceptor or mentor to new hires and students.
Help control organizational and departmental costs.
Coordinate communication among patients and families, the physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers.
Advise patients based on protocols and physician instructions, direct them to appropriate levels of care, and facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders.
Obtain prior authorizations or assist with indigent programs as ordered by the physician and based on patient financial status or insurance coverage.
Support performance-improvement initiatives, collect data as directed by the manager or physician, and incorporate implemented improvements into practice.
Maintain the care environment, replenish patient-care supplies daily, and keep the environment clean and safe.
Follow daily, weekly, and monthly quality-control procedures for refrigerator temperatures and equipment; perform physician-ordered point-of-care testing and quality-control testing according to policy and manufacturer guidelines.
Follow procedures for specimen collection, record test results accurately, identify out-of-range results, and follow up before testing patients.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests according to policy, and maintain patient records to facilitate filing and retrieval.
Participate in staff education and perform other duties as assigned.
Promote Lean principles and continual work-process improvement, and take ownership of motivation, morale, performance, and professional development in support of Independence Health’s mission, vision, and values.