RN I - UMC Pediatrics - 530754

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

6d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The RN I provides professional nursing care to patients. Reviews physicians' orders for accuracy and authorization prior to implementing them. Prescribes and initiates nursing treatment through direct, assisted, or delegation to other staff. Provides direct patient care within scope of licensure. Partners with clinical staff and providers to ensure academic and clinical experience for medical students, residents, and other learners prepares them for success in post-education endeavors. Partners with CCHS enterprise services (including Health Informatics, Medical Billing, Medical Records and others) to ensure patient billing and documentation are complete, accurate. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information and follows all HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Alabama in good standing.
Current CPR certification.
Experience using an electronic health record system in a previous learning or employed role.
Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other qualified medical professional.
Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills.
Excellent communication, public relations and customer service and telephone etiquette skills.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment.
Desire to exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy, and tact in patient/staff interactions.
Willingness to learn and consistently deliver patient-centered, high-quality customer service.
Punctual and reliable.
Ability to work extended hours as needed during busier clinic times.
Must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care to patients.
Reviews physicians' orders for accuracy and authorization prior to implementing them.
Prescribes and initiates nursing treatment through direct, assisted, or delegation to other staff.
Provides direct patient care within scope of licensure.
Partners with clinical staff and providers to ensure academic and clinical experience for medical students, residents, and other learners prepares them for success in post-education endeavors.
Partners with CCHS enterprise services (including Health Informatics, Medical Billing, Medical Records and others) to ensure patient billing and documentation are complete, accurate.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information and follows all HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.