RN Specialty Float PRN, Pediatrics, Mt Juliet North

SUMMARY:

This position provides professional nursing care; assists the physician with patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with routine, urgent or potential health problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensure patient safety

Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; set up for procedures and examinations; obtain lab test and other reports for physician review.

Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.

Prepare patients for exams and procedures.

Administer medications as appropriate; document in patient’s chart.

Ensure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate.

Contact pharmacy to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately.

Tracking of all diagnostic studies to ensure results received and patient informed of results

Tracking of all initial specialist office visit appointments to ensure patient keeps appointment

Obtain (in advance) pre-certifications, PA’s and referrals when mandated by insurance company

Maintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies.

Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures; keep cleaning schedules up to date Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.

Keep physician informed of patient’s status and any pending test results

Obtain vital signs, ascertain the seriousness of the patient’s complaint and begin appropriate measures.

Administer medications—IM, SQ and intradermal injections

Administer O2 when ordered by a physician

Demonstrate a working knowledge of cardiac monitoring and lead placement.

Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines; monitoring medication refrigerator temperature, eye wash checklist, O2 checklist, AED checklist and autoclave checklist.

Adhere to Customer Service Standards Knowledge of sterile techniques and sterilization process.

Must have predictable and consistent attendance SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIESRecord health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician

Notify hospital or skilled nursing facility personnel of physician orders

Collect, label and document lab specimens as needed

Complete charts and charge tickets; review and verify codes for physician charges

Knowledge of administering IV solutions

Care for wounds; assist with suturing; apply sterile dressings

Schedule patients with physician and other specialty physicians

Demonstrate knowledge of Occupational Medicine procedures including pre-employment physical exams, appropriate lab testing and treatment of work related injuries; knowledge of appropriate referral process

Provide discharge instructions and reinforce physician’s instructions

Prepare patient for procedures and obtain necessary consent forms

Collect, label, document and track lab/ biopsy specimens

Contact patient of test results, schedule surgery and referrals as required

Knowledge of surgical instruments sorting/ cleaning /sterilization

Accuracy in labeling and photo of patient skin conditions and download to EMRKnowledge of phototherapy booth/treatment/ log protocol as necessary SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of TN (valid and unrestricted) with at least 1 year experience in a preferably in a clinic or physician office setting (Specialties may include: OB/GYN, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, ENT/Otolaryngology, Rheumatology, Neurology and Endocrinology etc.)Experience using electronic medical/health records

Ability to work well in team environment

Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited school of nursing RN program

Minimum 1…