Primary Care Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Ohio LPN license.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and courteously with patients and external parties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and quality-control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in electronic health records.
• Knowledge of vaccine administration, storage, handling, and documentation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care and examination procedures, and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care, and of common safety hazards and precautions.
• Skill in assisting with treatments and medications as directed and in taking vital signs.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Customer service skills, social perceptiveness, and a service-oriented approach.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

• LPN, RN, or MA qualification is listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients and collaborate with the clinical team to develop plans of care.
• Administer medications, injections, and treatments, and perform routine medical procedures.
• Provide telephone medical triage for patients.
• Provide health counseling and education to patients and their families.
• Work with the clinical care team to deliver patient care and facilitate direct communication among the team, patients or caregivers, and appropriate care providers.
• Collaborate with team members on chart preparation and care gaps to improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and efficient use of resources.
• Advocate for patients to ensure high-quality care.
• Review physician orders and lab requests and follow up as needed; call in prescriptions and refill orders as approved and directed.
• Measure and document vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record other health-related issues in patient charts.
• Communicate test results as directed, including reading tuberculosis test results, and document notes in electronic health records.
• Assist with patient education using educational tools, periodicals, flyers, and handouts.
• Assist with Department of Transportation, FMLA, and medical disability application forms.
• Respond to patient phone calls as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area and protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Attend meetings and participate in classroom activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible