RN-Physician Practice

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Position Summary

Plan, organize, coordinate, and provide professional specialty nursing care for patients by following established medical standards and protocols. Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for RN licensure in the state of practice is required.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred, but not required.

2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Demonstrates written communication skills.

Strong verbal communication and listening skills.

Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.

Highly thorough and dependable.

Monitors all aspects of patient care including diet and physical activity, answers patient calls and determines how to assist them. Records and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patient needs. Collaborates with provider to implement treatment plans and educate patients regarding plan.

Records patient medical information and coordinates with Physician or mid-level to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.  Evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition and coordinates plan of care with physician or mid-level.

Assesses the needs of individuals, families or communities including assessment of individuals; home or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems. Instructs individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education and disease prevention and develop health improvement plans or programs.

Possess the information, skill, and understanding of the work to be performed.  Actively participates in continuing education opportunities and maintains certifications, licensure as appropriate.

Reduces the risk of healthcare acquired infections through compliance with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines and facility policies including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if applicable.  Utilizes standard precautions during patient contact and when handling contaminated materials.  Demonstrates compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

Complies with all standards, policies and procedures including dress code, attendance and punctuality.  Attends required in-services and meetings and completes all mandatory competencies by deadline.  Commits to keeping all patient, student or colleague information confidential and maintains excellent interpersonal communication with the health care team colleagues.

Emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care-attending to body, mind, and spirit while upholding ethical principles with patient care and all other aspects of work.  Actively involves the patient and family in decisions about care.  Promotes quality care by participating in organizational councils/committees and/or support of related process.  Documents services provided to patients in the electronic medical record in accordance with policy and requirements. 

The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of the major responsibilities performed by colleagues in this position. Colleagues may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.  Variances in job duties performed may exist between facilities, and colleagues may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements Category:

Clinical

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

50 lbs.

Carrying

X

50 lbs.

Pushing

X

50 lbs.

Pulling

X

50 lbs.

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Use of Hands/Dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Extreme Cold

X

Extreme Heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Positions in this category may experience wet

conditions in his/her work environment

Noise

X

Positions in this category may experience a higher

noise level in his/her work environment.

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Positions in this category may experience a

temperature change in his/her work environment

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Other