Registered Nurse

Essential Job functions:

· Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.

· Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

· Maintains efficient patient flow.

· Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.

· Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.

· Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.

· Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.

· Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.

· Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.

· Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.

· Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.

· Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.

· Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR.

· Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.

· Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.

· Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.

· Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.

· Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.

· Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.

· Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.

· Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.

· Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.

General Job functions:

· Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.

· Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.

· Other duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements:

· Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.

· Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.

· Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.

· Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.

· Dexterity of hands and fingers.

· Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching

· Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

· Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes

· Loud noises

· Vibration

· Extreme temperatures

· Confined spaces

· Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen

· Magnetic fields

· Radiation

· Sharps

· Latex

Blood-borne Pathogens:

· Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non intact skin, or tissue specimens

· Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible

· Unplanned or unexpected exposure

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

· Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.

· 0 – 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.

· Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

· Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.

· Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.

· Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.

· Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

· Experience with patient care equipment preferred.

· Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Travel:

· Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person