Registered Nurse - Albany, United States - CareATC

Description

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Fulfills clinical registered nursing responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipuncture; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Registered nurses must adhere to the RN scope of practice in the laboratory.
• When the supervising provider is not in the clinic, the responsibilities of the RN are narrowed to the following:
• Checking vitals based on CareATC protocols.
• Schedule an appointment for a patient without triaging the patient and without making a clinical decision.
• May issue a medication to patients that have been prescribed and dispensed, reviewed and initialed by the treating physician.
• A lab draw that has been ordered by the provider
• CLIA Waived testing for patients per provider order and according to the CareATC protocol.
• The RN cannot make independent medical assessments, triage, prescribe, administer injections, renew prescriptions, or give any type of medical advice- even if asked, without a provider (physician, NP) physically present in the clinic.
• Other duties as assigned.

• The Patient -little or no cost for excellent medical care nor dispensed medication
• The Staff -consistent schedule allowing for work life balance, no on-call schedule or holiday schedules. Allows for consistent income with manageable productivity expectations.
• The Employer-an excellent benefit resulting in happier, healthier employees and families which will reduce the costs on their medical plans.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Registered Nurse diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in registered nursing is required.

• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a registered nurse is strongly preferred. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience required.

• Current documentation of a registered nurse license.
• Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).

• Clinic and medication provided at no cost or a low cost to employee and dependents.
• Competitive Salary
• Full benefit package, for eligible roles, including Medical, Dental Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Program and much more.