Registered Nurse - CT Surgery Practice

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Cherry Hill, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides triage assessments in person and by telephone to determine the appropriate level of care. The RN prepares and assists clinical providers with examinations and procedures, performs clinical tasks within the scope of licensure, and may lead the team and assist with task assignments. This is a full-time, on-site role at Virtua Health’s Cherry Hill location, working first shift for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in a physician’s practice or primary care.
Knowledge of minor surgical procedures and sterile techniques.
Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing.
Current New Jersey RN license.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient triage assessments that consider psychosocial and physiological status, health behaviors, compliance with therapeutic regimens, and technical procedures.
Perform triage consistently by telephone and in person.
Identify and evaluate patient and family needs, abilities, and readiness to learn; provide telephone instruction when possible or schedule appointments.
Document care according to established standards.
Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, supervisors, clients, physicians, and others involved in care.
Handle in-office and telephone emergencies; follow up on STAT labs and procedures; facilitate medication refills according to office policy; conduct PT/INR follow-up; and order office medications and vaccines.
Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints.
Administer vaccines according to protocols and standing orders before physician examinations.
Perform specimens for processing.
Assist with minor surgical procedures and general medical treatment, including medication administration, applying appliances and dressings, and providing first aid for injuries, lacerations, and punctures, in accordance with policy.
Administer and document medications requiring calculation and follow-up assessment as directed by the physician.
Perform diagnostic tests such as EKGs, pulmonary function testing, audiograms, and vision screening.
Provide patient education, including diabetic teaching and instruction on inhaler use.
Assist with processing abnormal laboratory studies as ordered by the physician.
Assist residents and medical students in delivering patient care.
Participate in quality improvement projects.