Registered Nurse, North East Primary Care Practice, North East, MD - Elkton, United States - Christiana Care Health System

Description

ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time RN for our Primary Care Practice located in North East, MD.

The primary location for this position is our North East, MD practice, but this person will also provide telephone triage support for our primary care practice located in Elkton, MD.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Day shift (8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm)

No weekends or holidays

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients virtually or on-site within the practice, including knowledge of growth development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and provide care needed
Participates in a relationship-based care approach to care delivery
Performs Nurse Visits such as Annual Wellness Visits, Advance Care Planning and Transitional Care Management calls and disease management
Performs point of care tests, EKG's and other tests as directed by clinicians
Triages walk-in patients and ensures appropriate disposition
Answers and responds to telephone messages under the direction of the provider
Assists providers in examinations or procedures
Functions as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff to provide accurate communication
Collaborates with team members to provide a smooth, organized and efficient flow of patients
Responds to patient crises situations
Assures adequate coverage within unit when needed
Provides patient education and wellness counseling
Performs medication history
Supports the work of LPN and/or MA
Assists with staff education and evaluation of clinical competencies for new and existing employees (MA & LPN)
Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are properly trained to support patient and provider.
Performs chart audits or has designee assist with chart audits
Randomly shadows clinical support staff to ensure appropriate care is provided
Supports the site by acting as the liaison for JCAHO, POCT, Tracer monitor for Safe Practice Behavior Monitoring (SPBM) tools & JCAHO Tracers
Administration of medications, monitoring of vital signs, and performing routine treatments and procedures prescribed by the physician when needed.
Keeps current with policies and procedures and participates in quality improvement activities.
Participates in special projects

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

A graduate of a state approved or National League of Nursing accredited School of Nursing.
Two years' experience as a RN, physician office experience preferred.
BSN preferred; ADN considered with agreement of completion of BSN in 3 years.

Special Requirements

Current RN licensure in the State of Maryland
BLS certification required

Qualified candidates should apply online and attach a current resume for consideration.

Delaware lifestyles. People who live in and around Wilmington and Newark will tell you what a great region this is. A rewarding career with Christiana Care is your connection to it all.


Here, you'll enjoy:
Lower living costs and no sales tax. Excellent shopping, entertainment and restaurants. High-quality public and private schools, universities and colleges. Reliable public transportation, air and rail services. Short driving distances to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Beautiful homes in welcoming neighborhoods. A choice of urban, suburban and rural locations. Delaware's pristine beaches, waterways and parks.