Registered Nurse- Adult Medicine

Registered Nurse
- Adult Medicine

Salary Range $35.00 - $49.42 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level RN License

The Registered Nurse assists the providers, works directly with the patient; handles triages; phone calls; administers medication; works with patients during nurse visits; collaborates and coordinates care with LPNs, MAs, and other ancillary staff. Performs administrative tasks and attends meetings in the absence of the Charge Nurse. Performs skilled nursing assessments. Maintains a professional environment in a multi provider, multidiscipline organization.

Maintains a patient centered environment including but not limited to:

• Provision of care and advocate for patients of all ages and their families based on prudent nursing judgement and acceptable standards of practice.
• Efficient patient flow, assisting providers and other staff.
• Perform tasks and procedures within the scope of a registered nurse (R.N.) and legal guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrate competency in these tasks. Adheres to Board of Registration regulations.
• Perform nursing tasks in all clinical areas.

Why choose BNHC for a Registered nurse (RN) position:

• Tuition and career growth support
• Pay up $5000 sign on bonus
• Eligibility for State and Federal Loan forgiveness
• Competitive PTO

REPORTS TO :
Charge Nurse, and Director of Nursing.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Professional Behavior :

• Demonstrates characteristics of accountability and responsibility.
• Is reliable and dependable as demonstrated by excellent attendance, punctuality, and thorough follow through of work tasks.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains discretion of conversation in work areas.
• Is pleasant, courteous, and considerate of patients and co-workers.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize demands, work with distractions, adapt to change, exercise efficient time management, and work independently.
• Maintains an appropriate chain of command.
• Attends meetings.

Tasks – including but not limited to:

• Patient preparation for visit.
• Appropriately prepare patients for either a complete physical, sick visit, follow up visit, or a gynecological exam.
• Vital Signs: blood pressure, temperature, pulse (all points), orthostatic blood pressure and pulse.
• Obtain interpretation when needed.
• Chart documentation.
• Measurements:
  Height, Weight, and (other measurements as needed).
• Documentation of reason for visit, medication review, allergy review.
• Documentation of medication review.
• Patient tests/treatments.
• Audio acuity testing.
• Ear irrigation.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG).
• Visual acuity testing.
• Injections – Intramuscular (I.M.); subcutaneous (S.C), Intradermal (I.D.); Z-track.
• Intravenous (I.V.) therapy.
• Medication administration.
• Dose calculations.
• Peak flow meter.
• Oxygen saturation.
• Nebulizer treatment.
• Oxygen administration.
• Laboratory Tests
• CLIA Waived Tests
• Pap Smear Handling
• Patient Procedures.
• Physical and emotional assessment.
• Wound care.
• Assisting providers.
• Maintaining sterile field and sterile technique.
• Burn care.
• Diabetic care.
• Ace wraps/splints/slings/braces.
• Colposcopy.
• Biopsies.
• Suture removal.
• Staple removal.
• Other Patient Services.
• Patient education.
• Prescription refill.
• Telephone Triage.
• Walk-in Triage.
• Other related phone calls.
• Referrals.
• Appointments.
• Nurse visits.
• Documentation.
• Hospital discharge follow-up.
• May be designated "Charge nurse" in the absence of the full-time charge nurse
• Care of Equipment.
• Proper handling, cleaning, and storage of all equipment.
• Cold sterilization.
• The Registered Nurse is part of the patient care team as defined by Patient Centered Medical Home structure
• Participation includes but is not limited to:
• Overseeing completion of patient centered work by nursing staff assigned to their floor
• Monitor reports for completion of care
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Participates in huddles, for daily pre visit planning

QUALITY ASSURANCE/IMPROVEMENT :

• Quality assurance monitoring – participates in the betterment of the health center through studies and reviews as necessary.
• Goal setting – assess personal, team, and organization goals.
• Participates in devising, reviewing, and revising policies, procedures and protocols.

TEAMWORK ORIENTATION :

• Maintains and encourages…