RN Outpatient Primary Care Practice Primary Care NJ

Position: RN Outpatient Primary Care Practice - FT - Day - Primary Care NJ
RN Outpatient Primary Care Practice - FT - Day - Primary Care Nottingham NJ page is loaded## RN Outpatient Primary Care Practice - FT - Day - Primary Care Nottingham NJ locations:
CHPC Nottingham time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR107753

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a
** full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)
** position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
** Pay Range:**$34.90 - $51.56
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Position Overview**## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Triages and assesses patients and determines the clinical priority by assessing patient's condition, medical history, and present status by screening and interviewing patient, by reviewing medical records, and by reviewing physician notes. Performs and documents part of the physical assessment including but not limited to chief complaint and vital signs. Obtains and records patient medical history as needed. Discusses and reviews patient's prognosis with medical staff.
* Reviews and coordinates patient's medical phone calls, assesses the patient's status, and schedules treatment according to established protocol. Reviews medication refill requests, laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIPs according to established protocol.
* Performs nursing care and treatment modalities appropriate for individual patients. Assists LIP with procedures, performs EKG, removes sutures, cleans wounds, applies dressings, obtains specimens and cultures while labeling patients and specimens according to CH policy. References policies and procedures to assure Capital Health best practices are followed.
* Administers medications accurately and safely. Documents patient's records according to established protocol. Performs and demonstrates technical skills specific to assigned ambulatory setting. Calls in prescriptions to pharmacies under the direction of the LIP. Completes competency checklist with their preceptors.
* Recognizes important changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately in ambulatory setting;
Acknowledges and includes patient's family during communication with the patient, as appropriate and as designated by ambulatory patient.
* Supports principles from Capital Health core mission (quality care, compassion, dignity and comprehensive continuum of care). Seeks interpretation or understanding of the illness, pain, fear, anxiety or other stressful emotion.
* Prepares and maintains thorough, clear, and concise documentation in patient's charts. Documents nursing actions, type, and effect of treatments, patient responses, and other required information.
* Performs Quality Assurance (QA) activities as defined by ambulatory setting. Documents quality control for waived testing and sterilization of instruments as required according to established policies and procedures;
Oversees other quality and regulatory inititatives documentation takes appropriate action to remedy any discrepancies.
* Possesses a willingness to adapt to changing department demands. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity.
* Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Associate’s degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. NJ or PA license…