RN Outpatient Specialty Practice - FT - Day - Ambulatory Care Clinic

divh2Capital Health Nurse Position/h2pCapital Health is the regions leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region./ppCapital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates./ppThe listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time)./ppPay Range:/pp$34.90 - $45.83/ppScheduled Weekly Hours:/pp40/ppPosition Overview/pulliPerforms nursing care/treatment modalities appropriate for individual patients. Assists LIP with procedures, removes sutures, cleans wounds, applies dressings. References policies and procedures to assure Capital Health best practices are followed./liliSupports principles from Capital Health core mission (quality care, compassion, dignity and comprehensive continuum of care). Seeks interpretation or understanding of the illness, pain, fear, anxiety or other stressful emotion./liliAcknowledges and includes patients family during communication with the patient, as appropriate and as designated by ambulatory patient./liliAssesses need for patient education. Plans, implements and documents patient education and evaluates and documents patient comprehension and compliance. Calls patients to explain laboratory and test results under the direction of the LIP. Explains preparations and procedures to patient./liliObtains and records patient history. Reviews laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIPs according to established protocol. Prepares patients, exam rooms and medical records for scheduled and non-scheduled patients./liliObtains specimens and cultures, identifying patients and specimens according to CH policy. Recognizes important changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately in the Ambulatory setting./liliAdministers medications accurately and safely. Documents patients records according to established protocol. Performs and demonstrates technical skills specific to assigned Ambulatory setting. Administers immunizations, and other injections as ordered by LIP according to established protocol and documents./liliCalls in prescriptions to pharmacies under the direction of the LIP./liliCompletes competency checklist with their preceptors./liliDocuments quality control for waived testing and sterilization of instruments as required according to established policies and procedures. Performs Quality Assurance activities as defined by Ambulatory setting./liliMaintains logs of laboratory work, X-rays and other tests and monitors receipt of results to assure continuity or care. Documents refrigerator temperatures for proper storage of medications and specimens and takes appropriate action if outside acceptable range./liliMay participate in Research studies depending on practice./liliTriages patient medical phone calls, assessing the patients status, and schedules according to established protocol. Performs and documents part of the physical assessment including, but not limited to chief complaint and vital signs./liliDemonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity./liliPerforms other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed./li/ulh2Minimum Requirements/h2ulliEducation: Associates degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. NJ or PA license based on primary state office location required. Must attain second out of state RN license (NJ or PA) within three months from date of hire./liliExperience: One year experience in an acute, urgent care or outpatient setting./liliOther Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider/liliKnowledge and Skills: Excellent customer service skills./liliSpecial Training: Proficient computer skills./liliUsual Work Day: 8 Hours/li/ulh2Physical Demands and Work Environment/h2ulliFrequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell/liliOccasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl/liliContinuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear/liliLifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs./liliSensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing/liliAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate Matter/li/ulpThis position is eligible for the following benefits:/pulliMedical Plan/liliPrescription drug coverage In-House Employee Pharmacy/liliDental Plan/liliVision Plan/liliFlexible Spending Account (FSA)/liliRetirement Savings and Investment Plan/liliBasic Group Term Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (ADD) Insurance/liliSupplemental Group Term Life Accidental Death Dismemberment Insurance/liliDisability Benefits Long Term Disability (LTD)/liliDisability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)/liliEmployee Assistance Program/liliCommuter Transit/liliCommuter Parking/liliSupplemental Life Insurance/liliVoluntary Life Spouse/liliVoluntary Life Employee/liliVoluntary Life Child/liliVoluntary Legal Services/liliVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance/liliVoluntary Identity Theft Insurance/liliVoluntary Pet Insurance/liliPaid Time-Off Program/li/ul/div