Register Nurse - Nephrology

Summit Health•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Nephrology supports physicians and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access. The role serves as a liaison among patients, staff, and physicians, maintains efficient patient flow, and provides direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with company policy. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders and nursing procedures; preparing for patient visits; collecting and labeling lab specimens; obtaining and documenting vital signs; administering and documenting injections; following telephone triage protocols; scheduling appointments; maintaining medication and allergy records; entering orders and referrals in the EHR and Practice Management System; supporting transitions to urgent care or hospital settings; and maintaining emergency equipment logs and department-specific equipment. The nurse also helps maintain supplies, adapts to various work schedules, and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
New Jersey State Nursing License required.
BLS certification required.
Ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to perform diverse work assignments accurately within time limitations.
Ability to use problem-solving, critical-thinking, and priority-setting skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two to four years of experience preferred.
Experience with standard office equipment, including phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, email, and voicemail.
Experience with standard office technology in a Windows-based environment.
Experience with patient care equipment.
Experience with an EHR, Practice Management System, and departmental or ancillary systems.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician and staff with daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
Serve as a liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
Maintain efficient patient flow.
Provide direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with company policy.
Collect and accurately label lab specimens according to departmental guidelines.
Prioritize patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
Prepare pertinent information for patient visits.
Communicate problems, concerns, and issues promptly and appropriately to the Office Supervisor or Manager.
Verify patient identity before providing or documenting care.
Use EHR tasking appropriately and in a timely manner.
Obtain and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight accurately as required.
Administer and accurately document injections according to protocol.
Follow telephone triage protocols and document appropriately in the EHR.
Schedule appointments according to department guidelines.
Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
Review and update medication lists, follow prescription control and refill procedures, and document known allergies in the EHR.
Enter orders and schedule appointments in the Practice Management System and EHR.
Provide referrals and enter consult orders appropriately and promptly in the Practice Management System and EHR.
Check and maintain emergency equipment logs according to policy.
Facilitate transitions of care to urgent care or hospital settings.
Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment and promptly troubleshoot and report malfunctions.
Assist with ordering and maintaining supplies as assigned.
Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules.
Perform other duties as required.