Registered Nurse - Allergy

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

Schedule: Mon- Fri (8:30 am - 5 pm). Saturday (Rotational)

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 visits. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
• 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 visits. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
• 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 the appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR.
• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and documents 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 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 the ability to maneuver the 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

Bloodborne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, nonintact 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 year 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 Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Montclair, NJ 07042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person