RN - Primary Care Butler

Independence Health System Careers•Butler, PA

21h

About The Position

The RN provides direct and indirect patient care in a primary care practice under physician direction. The role prepares patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures; performs ordered testing and treatments; administers medications and immunizations; assesses patient needs; provides education; and coordinates care and communication among patients, families, physicians, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers. The RN also performs documentation, clerical, quality-control, performance-improvement, and practice-support activities. The position supports patient safety, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, supply and equipment readiness, and the maintenance of a clean and safe care environment. It promotes Lean principles, continuous work-process improvement, professional development, and Independence Health’s mission, vision, and values. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though the RN may coach or mentor others. Local travel between locations may be expected, and scheduling may vary according to operational need, including rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED program.
Required Act 33 clearance with renewal, Act 34 clearance with renewal, and Act 73 clearance.
Strong leadership, independent thinking, and decision-making ability.
Analytical problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to function in a team environment.
Ability to perform the listed essential functions and meet the physical and working-condition requirements.
For lifts exceeding 50 pounds, use two-person lift assistance and/or a transfer device.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Previous experience in an outpatient office setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the RN Practice Act, applicable policies and procedures, protocols, and professional standards of care.
Collect patient health data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment, while considering physical, psychosocial, age-related, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Complete initial and annual assessments of health history, learning needs and barriers, and physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs; involve the patient, family, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Complete treatments and testing ordered by the physician, including point-of-care testing, and administer medications and immunizations using age-appropriate routes and techniques.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures, and assist physicians with treatments and procedures as requested.
Document care accurately, completely, and promptly; document patient education, including the topic, recipient, and understanding.
Assess patients’ readiness to learn, educational needs, and barriers; provide education and materials within scope of practice.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with physicians to support desired patient outcomes.
Protect patient safety by following practice policies, using two patient identifiers before care and testing, labeling specimens appropriately, and identifying patients on written documentation and test results.
Follow infection-control and standard-precaution processes and participate in non-punitive medication reporting.
Demonstrate professional nursing leadership, independent problem-solving, sound judgment, accountability, appropriate delegation, resourcefulness, and patient advocacy; seek assistance from a supervisor when appropriate.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor to new hires and students as needed.
Coordinate communications among patients and families, the physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers; provide protocol- and physician-directed advice and direct patients to appropriate levels of care.
Facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders and obtain prior authorizations or assist with indigent programs as directed based on patient finances or insurance coverage.
Support performance-improvement initiatives, assist with data collection as directed, and incorporate implemented improvements into practice.
Maintain the care environment, replenish patient-care supplies daily, and keep areas clean and safe.
Follow daily, weekly, and monthly quality-control policies for refrigerator temperatures and equipment; perform ordered point-of-care testing and quality-control testing according to policy and manufacturer guidelines.
Follow specimen-collection procedures, accurately record results, identify results outside acceptable ranges, and follow up before patient testing.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests according to policy, and maintain patient records to facilitate filing and retrieval.
Participate in staff education and help maintain or decrease organizational and departmental costs.
Promote Lean principles and continual work-process improvement, and take ownership of personal motivation, performance, morale, and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel locally between locations as needed.