Registered Nurse - UGHS Surgical Associates - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : Responsible for assisting providers with evaluation, examination and treatment of patients and all follow up duties related to patient care.

REPORTS TO : Practice Manager

RESPONSIBILITES

Duties include but are not limited to :

Daily :

• Documents all conversations with patients in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Reviews schedule of upcoming appointments to ensure charts are prepped and include necessary documents such as required labs, x-rays, medication list, consults, etc.
• Calls and assists patients from waiting area to back office for triage which includes but not limited to : weight, height, blood pressure, vision, hearing, pulse ox, EKG, labs, UA, question intake, medication review, etc.
• Reports any STAT findings to provider.
• Implements physician’s orders, administers medications, start IV’s, perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local / state / federal rules and regulations.
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ condition.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Answers phone calls, emails, voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner. Documents all telephone conversations with patients and family members.
• Schedules referrals and outpatient testing and contacts the patient with the information pertaining to said appointment.
• Manages medication refill requests as per clinical guidelines.
• Assists with any procedures the provider needs.
• Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms after every patient.
• Draws labs and performs point of service testing on patients as per provider orders. Follow-up on all tests performed providing results timely to ordering provider.
• Administer injections as per provider orders documenting administration as per clinical guidelines.
• Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information.

Monthly :

• Stock patient education information in exam rooms.
• Send recall letters and / or call patients from recall list to schedule follow-up appointments / testing.
• Monitors sample medications and crash cart to ensure medications are up-to-date and dispose of expired medications.
• Assist with maintaining drug closet as assigned.
• Orders / maintains all POC and clinical back-office supplies as needed.
• Assist with maintaining items in office are stocked up as assigned.
• Perform monthly calibration checks on required equipment and log.
• Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Practice Manager.
• Other duties and / or special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Two years’ experience as a RN with knowledge of pulmonology, preferred. CPR certification required. Maintains current RN licensure - Georgia or Multi-State.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

RN must be able to :

• Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect.
• Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Practice Manager.
• Work under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person.
• Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures.
• Maintains Certification for Medical Assisting as required by accrediting organization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

• Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous material.
• Exposure to communicable disease.
• Appropriate protective equipment will be readily available and provided.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL / ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; spends 95% or more of time inside. Lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

UGH is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.