RN, Specialty - Nephrology

Summit Health CityMD•Bend, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role requires previous dialysis experience. Essential Job functions : Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access. Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians. Maintains efficient patient flow. Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SUMMIT policy. Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens. Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures. Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit. Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly. Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care. Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit. Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR. Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR. Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR. Operation and maintenance of plasmapheresis equipment. Responsible for removal, treatment, and return or exchange of blood plasma or components thereof from and to the blood circulation, to treat autoimmune conditions. Management of acute electrolyte abnormalities as a complication of plasmapheresis. Management of extracorporeal therapies to treat end organ failure patients. Providing treatment and support of dialysis patients in outpatient setting and dialysis centers. Clarify provider orders and treatment plans. Reviewing patient medications prior to visit to ensure proper medications have been held. Symptom management, patient education and coordination of care activities with other members of the healthcare team. Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR. Management of Central Line Catheters such as Port-a-Cath, PICC lines, and IV access. Provide care according to the individualized needs of the patient using the nursing process and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. General Job functions: Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR. Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital. Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly. Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR. Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy. Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR. Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines. Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste. Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned. Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules. Other duties as required.

Requirements

Previous dialysis experience required.
Associates degree required.
Oregon State Nursing License required.
BLS certification required.
Dialysis knowledge and certification required.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
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.
0 – 1 years’ experience required.
2-4 years experience preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
Maintain efficient patient flow.
Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SUMMIT policy.
Collect lab specimens according to departmental guidelines.
Accurately label specimens.
Prioritize patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
Ensure proper preparation for patient visit.
Prepare pertinent information needed for patient visit.
Effectively communicate problems, concerns, or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
Assure all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
Employ appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
Obtain vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
Document appropriately in EHR.
Administer injections according to appropriate protocol.
Document injections accurately in EHR.
Operate and maintain plasmapheresis equipment.
Responsible for removal, treatment, and return or exchange of blood plasma or components thereof from and to the blood circulation, to treat autoimmune conditions.
Manage acute electrolyte abnormalities as a complication of plasmapheresis.
Manage extracorporeal therapies to treat end organ failure patients.
Provide treatment and support of dialysis patients in outpatient setting and dialysis centers.
Clarify provider orders and treatment plans.
Review patient medications prior to visit to ensure proper medications have been held.
Symptom management, patient education and coordination of care activities with other members of the healthcare team.
Review and update medication list in EHR.
Demonstrate understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
Accurately and completely document known allergies in EHR.
Manage Central Line Catheters such as Port-a-Cath, PICC lines, and IV access.
Provide care according to the individualized needs of the patient using the nursing process and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
Appropriately enter orders and schedule appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
Facilitate transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
Maintain proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoot and report malfunctions promptly.
Provide referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
Check and maintain logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
Demonstrate telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
Schedule appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
Adhere to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
Assist in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules.
Perform other duties as required.