RN- CHI HS General Surgery Clinic

May participate in supervision of medical assistants, medical administrative assistants, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants

A non-exempt position responsible for providing primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation.

Essential Job

• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.

• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

• Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.

• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.

• Transcribing physician notes/orders.

• Other duties as assigned.

The RN position will work closely with the physician to administer primary care for hematology/oncology patients including obtaining patient health history, vital signs, and assessing current needs and providing patient care based on practice guidelines and standards of care. This position will be responsible for executing physician prescribed treatments, and documenting patient treatment progress and patient responses. Because this position often serves as the first line of communication between the patient and the physician, and often must relay complex medical terminology and answer patient questions, it is imperative that qualified candidates have a thorough understanding of the oncology field, has excellent written and interpersonal skills.

This position will also be responsible for transcribing physician notes/orders efficiently and accurately.

• Must be self-motivated, caring and energetic with a kind regard for others

• Must possess strong work ethic

• Must be able to quickly and accurately analyze patient needs and implement and execute necessary course of care.

• Must possess excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and the ability to work well in a team environment

• Must be able to type 60wpm