Job Summary
The position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, including interviewing patients to determine medical conditions, documenting in EMR, and assisting physicians with examinations.
Job Responsibilities
- Interview patients to determine medical problems/conditions and document in EMR.
- Record vital signs, including weight, and assist physicians with patient examinations.
- Explain procedures and treatments to patients to ensure understanding and ease apprehension.
- Manage lipids, protimes, and phone triage of patient concerns.
- Follow up on physician orders and lab requests, inform patients of test results, and provide necessary education.
- Document nursing history and physical assessments in EMR.
- Initiate patient education plans according to individualized needs.
- Abstract patient records and utilize EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management.
- Respond to emergency situations based on nursing standards and protocols.
- Maintain crash cart and defibrillator.
- Perform other assigned duties as required.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proficiency with defibrillators, blood pressure monitors, EKG equipment, treadmills, and crash cart maintenance.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Three years of RN experience.
- Experience with Centricity EMR.
Schedule Notes
The position requires wound care experience and involves working three days each week (24 hours/week) from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm for a duration of 12 weeks. Floating between locations is required, with a primary location specified. Orientation will be held at a designated location.