RN

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Provides professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices, which can include triage (telephone and walk-in visits), and care needs that transpire between office visits. Demonstrates professional clinical leadership and oversight within the scope of the RN role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The following job functions may not be the responsibility of all RN's. Some RN's will be assigned work that has more focused responsibilities (example : prior authorizations or indirect work supporting a provider inbox.)

• Responsible for efficiently triaging patient needs via telephone and during visits according to IHA's Policies and Protocols.
• Documents clinical findings in a clear and concise manner according to IHA Policy.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills within the scope of licensure to appropriately assess patient needs and involves providers as appropriate.
• Enters orders (medication, laboratory, radiology, referrals) according to provider direction and as per state, local and professional guidelines.
• Follows clinical and nursing protocols as applicable.
• Schedules patient appointments as applicable.
• Encourages patient portal usage and supports where needed.
• Provides scope-appropriate nursing education during all patient interactions.
• Consults with providers and other extended care team members (Care Management, Embedded Pharmacy, Behavioral Health and Nutrition) and external case managers as appropriate to effectively ensure quality patient care.
• Supports physician and advanced practice providers with indirect work according to protocol. This includes and is not limited to test results / orders management.
• Assesses patients for gaps in care for preventative and disease management needs.
• Ensures patient medication list is accurate, completes medication reconciliation and processes refill requests per protocol.
• Works with the entire care team to co-manage indirect patient work according to Standard Work Instructions.
• Collaborates with insurance, DME, home care and all other care partners to ensure patient needs are met.
• Reviews patient medical history to identify supporting documentation relevant to ordered services and procedures to assist with or complete prior authorization process.
• Assists patients with resources for any social influences of health needs.
• Participates in process improvement projects within the office / department.
• Serves as a resource to clinical office / department staff within scope of RN role; may direct the work of LPN and Medical Assistant staff as needed and appropriate based on role / scope.
• May perform clinical support tasks as outlined on the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document.
• Supports other offices, attends required meetings and training, and participates in committees as requested.
• Attends weekly patient care meetings and attends daily huddles as applicable.
• Assumes additional duties as required.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS :

MEASURED BY :

Performance that meets or exceeds IHA CARES Values expectation as outlined in IHA Performance Review document, relative to position.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.

CREDENTIALS / LICENSURE : Valid, unrestricted RN license in the State of Michigan. Valid CPR certification.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 1-2 years of clinical experience in a medical or physician office preferred. Previous nursing experience not required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ABILITIES & SKILLS) :

MINIMUM PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS :

MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL EXPECTATIONS :

This job operates in a medical facility and requires regular walking to various locations around the hospital / clinic. Employees will be working where there is patient care equipment. Hazardous materials, including bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids are also present. Exposure to sharps, x-rays, patients' conditions and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases are possible. This position requires significant interaction with people (many of whom are scared, hurt and / or ill) which can be stressful and result in competing priorities.