Registered nurse

Description

This position will work PRN

Job Description and Essential Functions

Job Classification : Direct / Indirect Patient Care / Clinical Support

Date of Analysis : 7 / 1 / 2013 Date of Revision / Review : 8 / 31 / 16

Brief Description of Job Responsibilities :

• Telephone triage


• Give patients telephone advice using nursing judgment within the scope of license Communicate with providers about patient calls receivedTriage patients to the appropriate setting if there is a need to be seenProvide patient education


• Report test results to patients and instructs as to the appropriate follow-up


• Call in prescription refills as directed


• Assist in scheduling patients


• Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by providers


• Rooming patients


• Administer injections


• Review Health Maintenance measures and satisfy according to protocol


• Act as a liaison for providers


• Facilitate completion of forms as appropriate


• Complete prior authorizations paper / process as appropriate


• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients


• Arranges for patient testing and admissions


• Formulates and updates patient care plans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient's charts. Posts tests and examination results


• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested

17.Screens patients for appropriate information. Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests.

• Assisting with procedures


• Perform vital signs and department specific screenings as applicable


• Maintains patient confidentiality


• Perform related work as required / requested by the supervisor


• Other duties designated under the scope of licensure

23.Use of electronic medical record (EMR)

Specialized Responsibilities :

Performance Requirements :

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.


• Knowledge of organizational policies, relations and procedures to administer patient care


• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments and administer patient care



• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care


• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions


• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence


• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance


• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public


• Ability to maintain quality control standards


• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations


• Ability to interpret, adapts, and applies guidelines and procedures


• Ability to communicate clearly

Education / Experience / Certifications :

• RN with current Wisconsin license


• Current CPR Certification


• Previous experience working on an Electronic medical record

Non-Essential Duties : Other duties as assigned within scope of practice

Typical Working Conditions :

The typical working conditions are in a clinical environment dealing with multiple patients in a short period of time. This is a fast paced job that needs to be done with efficiency and precaution.

They are susceptible to diseases dealing with patients.

Typical Physical Demands :

• Requires a full body range of motion with handling and lifting patients


• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time


• Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 35-40 lbs. (linens, supplies)


• Push and pull patients in wheelchairs occasionally with up to 75 lbs. of force


• Requires visual acuity correctable to 20 / 30 and hearing within normal range and color perception

Essential Functions / Physical Demands

Job Classification : Indirect Patient Care / Clinical Support

Last updated : 2022-11-24