Registered Nurse - TPP Gastroenterology

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse – TPP Gastroenterology position provides clinical care in an outpatient physician-office setting at TriHealth’s TPP Gastroenterology location in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role assists physicians and/or registered nurses with clinical care and may supervise care delivered by medical assistants. It collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to meet patient and family needs, implements plans of care through direct basic nursing care within the LPN scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, and contributes to evaluating patient responses to care. The role also requires accurate, timely documentation and application of PACE regulations related to primary care. The position is full-time, 80 hours biweekly, on the day shift, with no weekend, holiday, or on-call commitment. TriHealth describes a compassionate, patient-centered organization with a strong team culture and opportunities for professional growth. The posting identifies physician-office experience as required and hospital experience as preferred, and states that either an LPN or current RN licensure is acceptable.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational nursing program.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
Licensed Practical Nurse; current RN licensure is also acceptable.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
1–2 years of experience in a related field.
Physician-office experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and/or registered nurses in providing clinical care and/or supervise care delivered by medical assistants.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members to meet patient and family needs.
Provide direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice under the Nurse Practice Act.
Contribute to evaluating patient responses to nursing care and document accurately and promptly.
Prepare and safely administer medications in accordance with law, professional standards, scope of practice, and organizational policy.
Interpret and accurately execute physician orders.
Document medication administration in a timely manner according to nursing standards.
Answer medication questions and proactively educate patients and caregivers about medications.
Perform technical skills according to hospital and department policies and procedures, competencies, and accepted standards of practice.
Determine nursing department supply needs and order supplies necessary to maintain departmental needs.
Identify areas for self-improvement, cooperate with clinical instructors to facilitate nursing-student learning, maintain current knowledge in the area of practice, and stay informed about organizational and unit changes.
Coordinate monthly medication administration record (MAR) turnover, participate in monthly MAR reviews, and develop MARs for new participants as indicated.
Collect data that contributes to nursing assessments.
Document ongoing observations and communicate observations and findings to other health care team members.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of PACE regulations, particularly those related to primary care for participants.
Follow TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, addressing service issues, improving quality and safety, respecting cultural and individual differences, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.