RN Specialty Float PRN, Pediatrics, Mt Juliet North

Heritage Medical Associates•Mount Juliet, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional nursing care; assists the physician with patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with routine, urgent or potential health problems.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of TN (valid and unrestricted) with at least 1 year experience in a preferably in a clinic or physician office setting (Specialties may include: OB/GYN, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, ENT/Otolaryngology, Rheumatology, Neurology and Endocrinology etc.)
Experience using electronic medical/health records
Ability to work well in team environment
Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing RN program
Minimum 1 year RN experience required (medical clinic setting preferred)
Valid unrestricted state of TN RN license
Current state license to practice as a registered nurse
Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (CPR) and Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification Required for some specialities
Physical guidelines include ability to stand/walk up to eight hours/day; stoop, bend, twist. Assist patients in turning and arising from exam table. Push wheelchair patients and assist patient in arising from and returning to wheelchair. Requires the ability to stand, sit, bend, reach overhead and carry 80 pounds, if necessary

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety
Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; set up for procedures and examinations; obtain lab test and other reports for physician review.
Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
Administer medications as appropriate; document in patient’s chart.
Ensure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate.
Contact pharmacy to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately.
Tracking of all diagnostic studies to ensure results received and patient informed of results
Tracking of all initial specialist office visit appointments to ensure patient keeps appointment
Obtain (in advance) pre-certifications, PA’s and referrals when mandated by insurance company
Maintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies.
Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures; keep cleaning schedules up to date
Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
Keep physician informed of patient’s status and any pending test results
Obtain vital signs, ascertain the seriousness of the patient’s complaint and begin appropriate measures.
Administer medications—IM, SQ and intradermal injections
Administer O2 when ordered by a physician
Demonstrate a working knowledge of cardiac monitoring and lead placement.
Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines; monitoring medication refrigerator temperature, eye wash checklist, O2 checklist, AED checklist and autoclave checklist.
Adhere to Customer Service Standards
Knowledge of sterile techniques and sterilization process.
Must have predictable and consistent attendance
Record health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician
Notify hospital or skilled nursing facility personnel of physician orders
Collect, label and document lab specimens as needed
Complete charts and charge tickets; review and verify codes for physician charges
Knowledge of administering IV solutions
Care for wounds; assist with suturing; apply sterile dressings
Schedule patients with physician and other specialty physicians
Demonstrate knowledge of Occupational Medicine procedures including pre-employment physical exams, appropriate lab testing and treatment of work related injuries; knowledge of appropriate referral process
Provide discharge instructions and reinforce physician’s instructions
Prepare patient for procedures and obtain necessary consent forms
Collect, label, document and track lab/ biopsy specimens
Contact patient of test results, schedule surgery and referrals as required
Knowledge of surgical instruments sorting/ cleaning /sterilization
Accuracy in labeling and photo of patient skin conditions and download to EMR
Knowledge of phototherapy booth/treatment/ log protocol as necessary