Specialty Registered Nurse

Overview

$2,500.00 Sign-on Bonus!!! Reports to the Practice Manager (BMG). Under general supervision, provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures specific to the specialty practice in support of medical care as directed by the physician. Prepares patients for examinations, records patients' medical histories and symptoms, performs diagnostic tests, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications. May assist a physician in minor surgery and with patient follow-up.

Completes laboratory duties as necessary. Routinely communicates with patients and physicians in a professional and courteous manner.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Renders routine nursing care in support of medical care as directed by the physician by: providing care and treating patients as directed by the physician; preparing the patient for an examination and assisting the physician as needed; facilitating the initial patient assessment by taking and recording vital signs, weight, height, documenting the reason for the visit, etc.; administering and recording medications as ordered;
  
  calling pharmacies regarding prescriptions; collecting specimens for lab and analysis and performing routine lab tests as ordered; directing patients to the laboratory, x-ray or other Hospital departments as needed; interpreting physician instructions for patients and providing instructions to patients regarding their care as prescribed; assisting with educating patients, when applicable; also teaching students from other health care fields who are assigned to the specialty practice;
  
  maintaining an orderly and timely flow of patients, ensuring preferences are given to patients in emergency situations; maintaining and reviewing patient records and charts, posting test results after review by the physician and tracking test results, and informing patients of their test results and recommendations; charting all phone calls, advice and other contact with patients according to established BMG guidelines;
  
  completing HMO referral forms; transmitting information to insurance companies for pre-admission screening or utilization review.
• Performs nursing functions specific to the specialty practice as directed by the physician: assisting physicians with procedures such as minor surgeries, pacemaker device interrogation and reprogramming, stress testing and associated patient monitoring, and nuclear medicine stress testing; performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as ordered (e.g., tympanograms, non-stress tests and EKGs); assembling equipment and supplies for procedures; preparing, starting, maintaining and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines;
  
  administering therapies and treatments, observing the patient and recording observations, and consulting with the physician and other health care clinicians as needed; signing off on lab orders, medication changes and chart preloads under the directions of the physician; assigning back office staff as needed; completing periodic chart audits; monitoring workflow and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the department: maintaining patient records according to guidelines; answering the phone and relaying messages; cleaning and sterilizing instruments and maintaining supplies; checking the emergency cart for expired medications and ensuring sufficient quantities; auditing narcotics and reporting discrepancies; maintaining cleanliness of exam rooms and proper waste handling per OSHA and universal precautions;
  
  informing personnel when medications and supplies need to be ordered; preparing reports; completing other assignments and special projects as directed.
• Organizational Responsibilities: adheres to organizational requirements such as attending department meetings, completing mandatory education and annual competencies, maintaining licensure, and complying with policies; is available for overtime and varied shifts as required.

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically come from completing a nursing program from an accredited school of nursing. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Indiana is required. A minimum of two years of experience is required. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required and must be maintained. Certification in CPR is required and must be maintained.

• Knowledge of and competency in performing nursing care procedures, observations, treatments and techniques; strong nursing theory and practice; ability to assess patients, interpret data, and recognize medication reactions; ability to respond quickly to emergencies; excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills; proactive organization and…