Registered Nurse - Rheumatology

Summit Health•Berkeley Heights, NJ

4d•$40 - $50

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Summit Health is an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team, providing individualized, team-based care. Under the direction of the Primary Care Provider, Clinical Practice Manager, and Office Supervisor, the RN coordinates patient care and supports access to physicians. Applying the nursing process, the RN is accountable for the nursing care of assigned patients and provides clinical leadership in assessment, screening, planning, evaluation, education, and care delivery in accordance with professional nursing standards and patient needs. The role involves direct patient care, coordination with patients and clinical staff, maintaining patient flow, managing schedules and clinical communications, and documenting care in electronic health record and practice management systems. The RN also supports quality measures, transitions of care, referrals, and daily clinical operations. The position may require commuting to satellite offices as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
New Jersey State Nursing License required.
BLS certification required.
0–1 years of experience.
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.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2–4 years of experience preferred.
Experience with standard office equipment, including phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, and email/voice mail.
Experience with standard office technology in a Windows-based environment.
Experience with patient care equipment.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System, and departmental or ancillary systems.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and staff with daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
Serve as a liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
Maintain efficient patient flow and deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and company policy.
Collect and accurately label laboratory specimens; perform point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy as applicable.
Prioritize patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
Prepare relevant information for patient visits and manage the Nurse Visit schedule.
Perform patient intake and check-in/check-out as needed.
Communicate problems, concerns, or issues to the Office Supervisor or Manager promptly and appropriately.
Verify patient identity before providing or documenting care.
Use EHR tasking appropriately and promptly, and manage the Clinical Nurse or assigned inbox.
Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight.
Administer injections according to protocol, document them in the EHR, and provide VIS sheets.
Conduct patient outreach to satisfy quality measures, including blood pressure checks and vaccinations.
Coordinate and facilitate daily huddles.
Follow telephone triage protocols and document appropriately in the EHR.
Schedule appointments accurately according to department guidelines and identify and schedule annual visits as applicable.
Monitor daily hospital discharge lists and collaborate with Care Management on appropriate TCM visits.
Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
Review and update medication lists, follow prescription control and refill procedures, and accurately document known allergies in the EHR.
Initiate and follow through on prior authorization requests, DME orders, and home health referrals.
Enter orders and schedule appointments in the Practice Management System and EHR.
Provide referrals and consult orders in a timely and appropriate manner 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, troubleshoot issues, and promptly report malfunctions.
Actively participate in pilot programs.
Assist with ordering and maintaining supplies as assigned.
Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules and perform other duties as required.