Job Details
Title: Registered NurseFLSA Status: Non-exemptShift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, typicallyReports to: Clinical ManagerDepartment: ClinicalEmployment Status: FT | PT | PRNSupervisory Responsibilities: NoLocation All Market AreasDate Created/Last Evaluated: 09/12/2023 | 04/09/2024Summary
Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician and/or medical provider orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the Clinical Manager.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited program
- Must be a RN registered with the NC Board of Nursing and in good standing
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Passage of a criminal background check, OIG exclusion and drug screenings
- Valid driver s license and reliable transportation
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understand the ethics of confidentiality and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills
- Manual dexterity
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude in all aspects of work from patient care to interaction with co-workers and physicians
- Demonstrated computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Email, and applicable EMR/Practice Management systems
- Enjoys a fast paced, challenging, changing environment; possesses the energy and commitment to help the organization move forward
- Ability to understand and follow directions
- Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities
- Proactive individual with the ability to be a self-starter with strong independent decision-making skills and attention to detail
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Possess willingness to accept orders and to perform repetitive tasks.
- Attends and completes in-service training as required and provides appropriate documentation to supervisor and Human Resources
- Ability to function well while involved in multiple task assignments. Ability to concentrate on details and deal with constant interruption. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Attentiveness
Physical Demands
- Hearing, visual acuity, talking
- Reaching, grabbing, holding fine motor skills
- Extended periods in a stationary or standing position
- Repetitive motion such as entering data into computer-based programs
- Lift or move up to 25 pounds. Employees are expected to use appropriate ergonomics and tools such as hand carts for heavier loads
- Moderate risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and OPIM
- The employee may be required to assist in patient transfer and should use appropriate techniques and equipment to safely transfer patients
Work Environment
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
Task List
- Develop nursing care plans
- Participates in Chronic Care Management
- Responsible for providing care to the following patient populations: adult and geriatric
- Performs nursing procedures under supervision of the doctor and as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and the NC Board of Nursing
- Courteously greet patients and escort them from the waiting area to the processing room
- Gathers necessary information to determine the needs to be met prior to the doctor s exam
- Obtain patient vital signs. Blood pressure, temperature, and pulse (radial or apical)
- Obtain patient weight and record information in the EMR
- Review allergies, prescription medications, and over the counter medications
- Provides assistance as required during medical examinations and procedures
- May provide clerical duties for the physicians such as scribing as needed
- Gives instructions to patients as instructed/ordered by doctor. Makes specialty referrals as ordered by doctor and documents medical information in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by the doctor or nurse manager
- Assist with patient calls, hospital calls, prescription refills, and lab/test results
- Communicate with medical providers regarding patient concerns, plan of care, and intervention
- Communicate with patients about concerns, changes in care, additional follow up and referrals
- Communicate with other health care providers, outside physicians, and hospitals regarding changes to patients care
- Mentor colleagues in the acquisition of clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement
- Perform laboratory work with scope of practice
- Check HGB of patient through via fingerstick after training and certification by the Physician(s), Nurse Manager, Nurse Practitioner(s), Physician Assistant(s), or other Qualified Personnel as required per protocol and document in the patient s electronic medical record (EMR)
- Read stool cards as required and documents results in the stool card template in the EMR
- Maintains HIPPA and confidentiality
- Maintain accurate medical records by documenting patient communication, changes in intervention per medical provider, referral calls, pharmacy calls, and triage calls in the EMR.
- Review labs and reports received to the appropriate provider.
- Review charts on physician desk for physician orders as needed
- Triage as delegated
- Follows principles of medical ethics for registered nurses
- Ability to effectively use the Hemocue or Clinitek 50 machine after training and certification by the Nurse Manager or designee
Benefits:
401(k) includes Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing / Choice of Medical Insurance Plans / Dental / Paid Disability and Life Insurance / Optional Life, Accident and Critical Insurance / Generous Paid-Time-Off
Eastern Nephrology is the region s largest, private medical practice specializing in diseases and disorders of the kidney. Our continued growth is a direct result of providing excellent service and care to our patients. ENA is always seeking talented and compassionate clinical and administrative people to join our practice family.
Eastern Nephrology is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are an E-Verify Employer. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at 252-###-#### to request assistance. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.
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