Registered Nurse - Multi Specialty

• Employee Referral Amount:
  Not Applicable
• Employee Group: NE - Non-Exempt/Non-Represented
• Fixed Term Employment Duration:
  None
• Job Family: PC Nursing Staff
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Work Shift:
  
  Day - 08 Hour

Packard Children’s Health Alliance is a network associated with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the Stanford School of Medicine. We bring the best community physicians together in a network that provides healthcare for children and expectant mothers from the Bay Area. In fact, we’re proud to be the only Bay Area medical network with an exclusive focus on women and children, and we understand the unique value provided by our more than 650 leading pediatricians and obstetrician/gynecologists.

What’s more, we’re growing fast.

Job : P

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Registered Nurse functions as a primary liaison between patient and physician, via phone or in person. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse implements the entire nursing process to include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for an assigned group of patients and provides quality patient care that is efficient, effective and evidence based.

Collaborates with the clinician and staff in the delivery of patient care.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

Independent general education and nursing care to patients via telephone or in person. Responds to and resolves patient/family questions and needs.

• Triages and schedules patients as appropriate, ensuring appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Documents clinical information, including patient phone calls and maintains accurate and complete patient documentation according to medical profession standards. Accurately documents all patient encounter, phone triage, test results and office visits.
• Observes and/or records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to clinicians.
• Acts as a liaison, coordinates, and integrates service for patients by continually collaborating with physician(s).
• Communicates the appropriate referral choice to community physician(s).
• Coordinates and integrates services within the clinic by continually collaborating with physician(s).
• Develops facilitative relationships with office staff regarding both patient appointment scheduling and clinical information.
• Performs peer to peer review and obtains insurance prior authorization as needed.
• Processes requests for prescription refills according to established practice.
• Mentors new staff to ensure proper clinical training and processes is followed.
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned based on location. Works on special projects as needed.

• Prepares the necessary equipment and supplies for exam. Maintains inventory of supplies in examination rooms, replenishes as required.
• Ensures cleanliness of exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.
• Prepares patient for examination or treatment and performs routine screening tests. Explains treatment procedures to patients. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Reports patient’s concerns and symptoms, reactions, changes (appropriate to age) to the physician.
• Assists physicians with procedure set-ups, patient procedures and examinations.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Administers allergy injections, immunizations, and other therapeutic injections according to…