Registered Nurse - Uptown Primary Care

General Job Summary: Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.(This is a full-time position that will support the Primary Care team at Uptown Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm)Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks may include, but not limited to: Direct Patient Services:Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentialityObtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulationsExecutes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditionsDocuments patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practicesTracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care managementMaintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Order entry with EHRStarting IV’s and administering IV fluids Complete forms and prior authorizations for medications. Be the point person for emergencies/triage walk ins (Chest pain, hypoglycemia, syncope)Participate in code blue as necessaryMedication refillsPatient education regarding insulin, MDI useAssist MAs as needed with any and all their responsibilities as need arises in order to maintain adequate patient flow or as needed by the providerOther duties as assignedNurse Triage:Serves as the first escalation point for telephone calls and message received by Medical Assistant. Talks directly to the patient on the telephonePerforms short evaluation of the patient situation to estimate severity of illness and/or injury including learning about chief complaint and, as possible, obtaining vital sign and mental status informationDetermines urgency of seeing the patient based on brief assessment and on familiarity with a patient’s condition and history. Directs patient to the appropriate site of care:During office hours, to their provider or other available practice providers Urgent care centersSends patients with high-risk chief complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, or severe headaches to ER immediately or arranges for ambulance etcProvides appropriate home health advice to patients who do not need to go directly to the EREnsures accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients’ record via the clinical computer systemArranges appointments for patients who do not need to go to ER but need to see a physician. Consults with physician as neededResponds to routine information requests from patientsPerforms other duties as assignedRequirements:Education and Certifications:RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferredCurrent state registered nurse license. Current CPR certificate. Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification. Maintain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification (ACLS) if role requires. Note: May be required for Cardiology or Pulmonary rolesCompletion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required. Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employerCompletion of TB test will be requiredExperience: Minimum of one-year professional nursing experience, clinic experience preferredE.H.R. utilizationServing customers in person and on the phonePhysical Requirements:Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pullingMust be able to lift and support weight of 35 poundsAbility to concentrate on detailsUse of computer for long periods of time