Registered Nurse

Job Overview

Summary: This Registered Nurse will assist in the delivery of primary health care services and client care management in a fast-paced office setting. Additionally, this Registered Nurse will ensure safe and appropriate assessment, screening, processing and referral of the patient or caller inquiring via the phone or walk-in triage system.

Essential Duties:  Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Performs all duties according to CCHC mission and values
• Greets and rooms patients in a friendly, respectful manner. Introduces her/himself and provider
• Obtains and records patient's vitals, update the patient's medical history, medications and allergies
• Screens patients for preventative health needs and documents all screening information electronically in chart in an accurate, thorough and timely manner
• Prepares and administers injections as ordered per provider and standing orders
• Draws, labels, records and completes lab orders for in-house and contact lab in a timely manner
• Prepares patients in exam room for the exam, treatment or procedure
• Cleans and sterilizes all equipment and exam rooms items according to OSHA and blood borne pathogen protocols
• Distribute educational materials and resources to the patient as directed by the provider
• Assists the provider in ordering necessary imaging, referral coordination, and ensures that all required paperwork is completed
• Assists patient with scheduling for follow-up appointments
• Communicate test results to patient as directed by the provider
• Assists with nurse only visits (blood pressure checks, injections, TB skin tests/read, etc.)
• Assists patients and providers in filling out paperwork (FMLA, ST disability, job restrictions, DHS, home health services, DME, Quitline, work releases, etc.)
• Conducts a daily review of ED or inpatient hospital visits/discharges to coordinate discharge instructions and schedule patient follow-up visit to CCHC
• Medication refills as indicated per Crescent policies
• Clarifies medication orders with providers as needed
• Assists with wound care or other procedures per provider preference/guidelines and standing orders
• Provides education and resources for disease states and identified barriers
• Reviews patient charts for gaps in care, needed follow-up and outstanding orders
• Maintain a safe, clean, efficient and welcoming environment for patients and staff
• Perform routine clerical, reception and medical records tasks as needed
• Respond to urgent or emergent needs of the patient
• Provides referral coordination as needed and tracks referrals ordered by providers
• Successful completion of initial and biennial competency assessments
• Participate in huddles, pre-visit planning, and team meetings
• Work toward continuous quality improvement
• Stay current with changing technology, including software and nursing programs
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a RN/LPN
• Iowa nursing license
• BLS certification
• Experience with quality improvement practices
• Minimum of one-year experience working in an ambulatory office setting