TCHP Registered Nurse - Wright Diabetes and Endo

Overview

TCHP Registered Nurse - Ft Wright Diabetes and Endo - Full Time - Days

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• Interview patients to determine medical problem/condition and document in the chart (EMR) for the physician. Obtain and record patient’s vital signs including weight and assist the physician with patient examinations as needed. Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understand, and alleviate apprehension. Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs. Manage lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns.
  
  Follow up on physician orders and lab requests, obtain direction from the physician as needed, inform patient of test results and any further treatment prescribed. Provide explanations and education to the patient; document services performed in EMR for billing purposes. Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, notify supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents.
  
  Assist the physician in clinical care of the patient.
• Document nursing history in EMR and physical assessment for assigned patients. Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician.
• Abstract patient records via the EMR. May sort or do chart prep on occasion but not as a routine part of the position. Use other EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management. Use Centricity and other software as appropriate to support nursing functions.
• Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Maintain crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. The Christ Hospital Health Network does hire AD and Diploma nurses; BSN preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Years of experience: 3 years RN experience preferred.
• Required Skills and Knowledge:
  Defibrillator, blood pressure monitor, EKG equipment, treadmill and crash cart maintenance, copier, fax, computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Centricity, EMR preferred).
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Licensed RN by State Board, certified in BLS required.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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