Registered Nurse- After Hours Pediatrics

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW :

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing quality patient care. The RN coordinates and participates in a variety of supportive patient care activities to assist clinicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the urgent care clinics.

Performs all clinician orders in a timely and accurate manner adhering to all regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Represents Urgent Care by displaying a respectful and caring manner with patients and their families. Independently problem solves and utilizes resources to obtain patient information when patient is unable to communicate.

Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

• Creates a welcoming environment and acts as a patient advocate.
• Observes, assesses, triages, and takes action on all patients according to protocol.
• Provides quality patient care : Obtains vital signs and patient historyAdministers medicationsPerforms and / or assists in proceduresPerforms labs on patient samples and lab controls according to protocolGives aftercare instructions and discharges / transfers patients
• Documents all assessments, actions, care and treatment responses, and communications in patient record in EMR, logs and requisitions.
• Performs venipuncture to provide optimal blood sampling while practicing good technique and universal precautions to assure maximum safety and comfort.
• Maintains current working knowledge of all instruments, procedures and techniques for all above services.
• Determines, prepares and sets up medical supplies, instruments and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Confers with patient to obtain accurate information for records, explains procedures, eases fears and elicits cooperation;

ensures completion of chart information prior to examination by physician or extender. Assists in completion of insurance / compensation / disability forms.

• Executes physician orders and communicates care plan to patient / family.
• Performs various laboratory testing, daily controls and additional duties as needed.
• Addressess patient issues / concerns as appropriate and under direction of manager or clinician.
• Complies with quality assurance, HIPAA, customer service, infection control, and safety guidelines and other policies as set forth.
• Ensures adequate and appropriate patient follow-up regarding prescriptions, referrals and diagnostic testing. Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing resource literature and referrals as needed.
• Interacts calmly, respectfully and in a friendly manner with other clinic staff. Refers patients to proper resources including transfer, follow up and appointments as directed by clinician.
• Participates in ongoing training through completion of online training, attending in-person training sessions and meetings as required.
• Participates in development and implementation of general policies and procedures to provide for the physical and emotional comfort and safety of patients.
• Maintains CME requirements through continuing education and in-service training.
• Ensures cleanliness of office and clinical environment.
• Other duties as assigned and requested.
• Attendance and being on time, ready to work your scheduled hours is an essential job requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS / PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

• BSN preferred, Associates Degree required
• Current licensure in Respective State of Work required
• Emergency room / urgent care / ICU experience preferred
• Three (3) years of relevant clinical experience preferred
• Current certification required based on clinic specialty, including but not limited to PALS, ACLS, BLS
• Please refer to skills Checklist for applicable skills requirements
30+ days ago