Rn - Medical Office - Mishawaka, United States - Saint Joseph Health System

Saint Joseph Health System
Saint Joseph Health System
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Mishawaka, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Employment Type:

Full time


Shift:

Day Shift


Description:


Why Saint Joseph Health System?

  • Saint Joseph Health System is a notforprofit, multihospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

Our system includes:


  • 254bed acutecare hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
  • 58bed acutecare hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
  • More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

What we offer:


  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings account with employer match
  • Generous paid time off programs
  • Employee referral incentive program
  • Tuition/professional development reimbursement
  • Nursing Scholarship opportunities


  • JOB SUMMARY

  • Administers direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory care setting. Addresses total comprehensive needs of patients and oversees the delivery of care to a large diverse patient population. The RN initiates appropriate nursing interventions and education in conjunction with the physician's or professional healthcare provider's comprehensive patient plan of care.

JOB DUTIES

  • Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
  • Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
  • Evaluates acute patient telephone calls and adds to daily schedule as appropriate.
  • Provides counseling and/or direction to patient based on physician/healthcare provider preference or after consultation with provider.
  • Provides for the physical, emotional, and safety needs of patients under the general direction of the ambulatory care physician or healthcare provider.
  • Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
  • Assists with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference.
  • Accurately assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and records data in the medical record.
  • Documents vital signs and any other measures indicated by the condition or diagnosis of the patient per office protocol.
  • Schedules tests, admissions, etc. for patients with area hospitals and facilities as ordered by the physician/healthcare provider.
  • In doing so, maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the office, other provider offices, hospital services, and community agencies.
  • Provides instructions and/or educational training on special tests, procedures, or health and lifestyle modifications per physician or healthcare provider orders.
  • For positions incorporating primary focus as a patient educator, responsibilities will include: a) Assesses the learning need of patient and/or family; b) Analyzes data and assesses where and when health teaching for patient and/or family should begin; c) Determines the patient's knowledge through interview, interaction and observation; d) Identifies and sets goals and appropriate target dates based on knowledge of desired outcomes; and e) Provides appropriate patient education and health and lifestyle information.
  • Performs selective nursing procedures as approved by policy and maintains appropriate knowledge and skill level.
  • Assists physician or healthcare provider with specialized treatments, i.e. gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
  • Coordinates and directs, under the supervision of the ambulatory care setting manager, the activities of clinical personnel as determined by the specific needs of the site.
  • May include tasks such as staff scheduling, quality assurance, oversight of students, nursing support, etc.
  • Serves as a mentor.
  • Performs office laboratory procedures, which may include assisting with collection, testing, handling, transporting, and documenting of specimens.
  • Participates in professional development and enhancement activities, i.e. organizational sponsored CEU's and informal educational opportunities.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform responsibly in emergency situations based on the assessed needs of the patient.
  • Maintains scheduled office visits by demonstrating appropriate time management and priority setting skills.
  • Provides operational and organizational assistance to the physician or healthcare provider by keeping the office running smoothly, ensuring patients are ready for examination to eliminate waiting time, anticipating the needs for equipment and instruments, and assuring all pertinent tests/reports are available.
  • Assures all documentation in the medical record is complete, accurate, timely, and cosigned by the physician or healthcare provider.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking in all aspects of patient care.
  • Notifies patient of test results. This may include advising of medication changes, abnormal values, followup
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