CLINICAL SUPPORT, RN PRN - East Endoscopy

Job Details

Job Location

EAST ENDOSCOPY - Chattanooga, TN

Position Type

PRN

Education Level

RN License

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Clinical Support RN, PRN - East Endoscopy

Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region. We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. We are seeking qualified, like-minded Registered Nurses to join our team!

This will be a PRN role, 2-3 days per week, schedule to be determined

Office Hours Monday through Friday 6 : 30AM to 4PM

Summary / Objective :

Collaborates with the provider to determine the needs of the patient and assists the provider with providing quality medical care to the patients.

Essential Functions : Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height.
• Collects data accurately and sees that all information is transferred to patient chart correctly.
• Prepares examination and treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Ensures instruments are clean and sterilized.
• Hands instruments and materials to provider and assists with minor office procedures as directed by provider.
• Calls medical facilities or departments to schedule outpatient testing or procedures for admission.
• Handles pre-certification for admissions and / or procedures or coordinates with pre-certification coordinator.
• Returns patient calls and places prescription refill calls under the direction of provider of care.
• Performs EKG's, venipuncture and various in-house laboratory procedures. Acts as a phlebotomist as needed following standard procedures. Completes proper requisition for laboratory processing and charge billing.
• Recognizes abnormal results upon review of lab and test results. Interacts with provider regarding patient education and follow up regarding results.
• Assists with health education on the patient's level of understanding.
• Performs all duties in compliance with Galen clinical policies and OSHA standards.
• Ensures that adequate supplies are maintained at location at all times.
• Maintains clean and neat work area.
• Make recommendations for any improvements in operation of the clinical systems.

Other Duties / Responsibilities :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Experience :

As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patients needs efficiently. Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA and OSHA standards.

Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen, as part of the hiring process.