Job Information
Blessing Hospital RN - Clinic in Crosby, Minnesota
POSITION SUMMARY
At the general direction of the Clinic Nurse Manager, the RN is part of a team of providers assisting with patient triage, medication refills and supporting team and patient care. This includes patient assessment, education, medication and vaccine administration, performing of tests and procedures as ordered, appropriate documentation, and serving as the communication link between the patient, the physician and other clinic departments or agencies involved in the patient's care. Complies with Minnesota state law and the Nurse Practice Act.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Previous clinic nursing experience preferred.
License/Certificates:
Minnesota RN license. American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
Special Skills and Aptitudes:
Working knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems (for RN refill position).
Effective observation, reporting, documentation and communication skills.
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques gained through a variety of nursing experience.
Completion of specific education programs as recommended by the individual unit assigned.
Exemplifies self-direction with good organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and compliance of state and federal accrediting agencies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Patient Care
Provide nursing triage.
Perform procedures and treatments as ordered such as, but not limited to, ABI, pregnancy testing, EKG, neurometrix, bladder instillation, IV insertion.
Prepare and administer medications or vaccines according to standard procedure and as ordered by the physician or standing order.
Operate correctly a variety of pieces of medical equipment including, but not limited to, EKG, tympanometer, suction, oxygen, spirometer, audiometer, nebulizer, Dose Response, ABI, neurometrix, wheelchair, and exam tables.
Assist other RN/LPN/CMA staff as needed.
Perform or assist with dressing application and removals as ordered.
Instruct patient appropriately regarding prescribed therapies and preparations for ordered procedures.
Provide patient education and instructions.
Indirect Patient Care
Documents vitals, treatments, procedures, interventions, medications, and essential notes in the patient's medical record according to clinic policy.
Stock supplies as needed in patient exam rooms and common storage areas.
Assist physician and reception/scheduling staff in maintaining an accurate daily schedule providing efficient patient flow.
Schedule lab tests, x-rays, consults, surgeries, hospital admission or other appointments as ordered by physician, seeing that all necessary authorizations are complete.
Call, fax, or electronically send prescription refills as ordered by physician or standing order and document according to policy.
Facilitate communication between patient and physician.
Manage voicemail by recording appropriate greetings, checking voicemail, tasking messages to physician for follow up and providing timely follow up to patient.
Attend nursing department meetings.
Demonstrate Standards of Excellence when other duties are assigned.
Prescription Refill Management
Review all refill requests for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Execute medication refill protocol.
Clarify refill requests as needed with pharmacy, physician, mid level, or patient.
Utilize EHR to determine if the patient has received the appropriate labs and office visits as indicated in the standing order.
Document refill or status of refill request electronically according to clinic policy and procedure.
Review patient record in EHR as needed per policy.
Determine status of refill request and reassign as appropriate.
Communicate status of refill request to patient and obtain additional information as needed.
Chronic Disease Management
Participates as an active member of the Quality Committee.
Utilize patient registries to identify necessary follow up per guidelines for specific disease/conditions.
Assist with audits.
Work collaboratively with physicians to manage patient panel and provide feedback.
Keep abreast of current guidelines related to chronic disease management.
Assist in educating providers and staff.
