Graduate Nurse; RN

The RN provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Obtains vital signs, gathers pertinent health information while following decision trees and protocols. Provides triage and consultation to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and established guidelines. Involves family in plan of care implementation. Recognizes significant changes in patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of patient and takes appropriate action when changes occur.

Coordinates with other health care team members to give patient centered care. The RN provides status updates to physicians on a regular basis. Documents, maintains and updates accurate patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
Administers medications under physician orders. Monitors the patient’s medication needs and response to treatment. Performs laboratory procedures and assists the physician/provider with procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines. RN facilitates communication between patients and the physician by receiving messages and responding to them on behalf of the physician. They also help inform the patient of results of diagnostic studies and educate patients regarding plan of care.

They will also participate in department activities related to quality improvement. Performs other tasks as assigned; this may include but not limited to charge of LPN, MA, or PCT, Pharmacy Quality Checks, monitoring provider schedules and coordination of care, enforcing policy, procedures, and processes be followed. Assists each provider/pod with refill module as needed. Assists in training and mentoring new staff.

• Communicate with and educate patients about plan of care, medications, diagnostic study results, and return general messages and documents accordingly in the pts chart
• Assist with patient exam and treatments
• Administer medications following the 5 rights of medication administration. Monitor the patient for reactions, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
• Supervises medical assistants and PCT’s while coordinating patient care
• Serves and protects the Medical Clinics practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements and participates in Quality Improvement in the department.

"Forward thinking" "Exploring new possibilities" "Ambitious Goals" Looks out for new and innovative approaches that will improve efficiency. Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to do likewise. Recognizes and rewards people and teams who are creative and innovative. This is in sharp contrast to those who tend to embrace the status quo, struggle with new approaches and discourage others when they are creative and innovative in the pursuit of increased efficiency or effectiveness.

"Friendly countenance" "Servant attitude" "Demonstrating genuine concern" Shows genuine sensitivity to the needs, feelings and capabilities of other people. Deals with others in a pleasant manner. Treats others with respect and consideration. This is in contrast to those who are unpleasant and tend to alienate co-workers, or who seems insensitive to the needs of others and tend to demonstrate a lack of respect for others.

"Showing integrity" "Leading by example" "Ownership and accepting responsibility" Acts in ways that demonstrate personal integrity and serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization. Views himself or herself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of any mistakes he or she might make. Leaves others with the clear impression that integrity is a core value at this organization.

This is in contrast to individuals who make commitments that go unmet, fail to acknowledge their role in disappointing events, or whose…