Registered Nurse

POSITION TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Borland Groover is one of Florida's leading gastroenterology providers. Founded in 1947, our mission is to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients. We value ourselves in delivering quality care (quality), doing the right thing (accountability), caring for our patients (compassion), and taking care of our employees (collaboration). If you love the vision of Borland Groover, and find your values aligning with ours, apply to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Borland Groover is responsible for the coordination of nursing care, including direct and indirect patient care, patient/family education, and transition of care. The RN will also assess, observe, manage, and document as part of the nursing process to achieve individual patient care. In addition, the RN must collaborate with the providers in the clinical area to maximize efficient patient flow within a fast-paced Gastroenterology specialty practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Efficiently room patients, obtain & record vital signs, patient history, medication reconciliation, and allergies.
• Drives customer service initiatives by creating and owning the patient experience.
• Pre-check charts for patients to be seen in the office, making sure all results/records are present for review.
• Assist provider with physical examinations on patients as needed.
• Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the order of a physician).
• Performs a variety of office responsibilities: answers the phone, takes messages, and performs triage within the scope of nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review instructions for medications and diet with patients.
• Send referrals to other physicians Examples: surgeons, Hematology, Oncology, etc.
• Process and review patient education pertaining to their ongoing care and when necessary to HIPAA appointed care provider prior to implementation.
• Administer and document vaccines according to the provider's order.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including but not limited to clinical notes on electronic health records.
• Process all prescription refills and authorization under the direction of the provider. Document in the electronic health record.
• Covers other nurses as needed and may require phone call coverage or clinic coverage, which may include some travel to other offices.
• Send physicians' procedures and hospital lists to the coding/hospital desk.
• Check charts at the end of the day to make sure that everything has been completed/scheduled and signed off.
• Practices universal precautions.
• This job requires access to Personal Health Information (PHI), HIPAA training is required, and HIPAA compliance is expected.
• Participate in training and compliance initiatives as needed (policy changes, procedure changes, etc.).
• Review and process PAQ/Clinical Tasks as directed by your provider.
• Place recalls at the provider's discretion.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Office Management, Office Manager, and Clinical Lead.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide/Educate prep information for each Direct Access procedure (DAP) and procedure recall patients.
• Stock and clean exam rooms.
• Must follow the organization's Code of Conduct.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication - Exhibits active listening and excellent comprehension skills. Clearly and concisely expresses thoughts and ideas in verbal or written form. Maintain an open line of communication with providers, patients, and managers to ensure patient needs are appropriately addressed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - The ability to handle complex situations in the workplace and calmly develop creative solutions. Work through challenging situations and follow through to resolution. Anticipate patient needs and manage patient expectations of care delivery.
• Compassion - Exhibits empathy, a desire to take action to address the patient's needs. Communicate with patients in a warm and sincere manner. Have a strong desire to be of service to others.
• Time Management - The ability to plan your duties ahead of time and leverage technology to work efficiently. Effectively prioritize tasks and manage workload to ensure completion within appropriate timelines.
• Collaboration - Exhibiting interpersonal skills, working with others, building trust and communication to cultivate the ideal patient experience. Interact and cooperate with diverse multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Strong customer service skills with both patients and other departments within the practice.
• Ability to…