Registered Nurse : Physician's Office

Registered Nurse: Physician's Office, Mackinaw

This position is eligible for a bonus up to $5000.

HMC Offers:

• Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Reimburse
• Excellent benefits
• Quality childcare located in Hopedale
• Wellness Center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, RN's provide high quality support to physicians in meeting the medical needs of the patient. The office hours Monday and Thursday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am to 5pm, and closed on Tuesday. There is a weekend shift, every sixth Saturday, 7 am - 1 pm. The Physicians' office nurse will cross-train to cover physician satellite offices as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Registered Nurse assist physicians as needed with patient care and exams
• Prepare patients for exam. Document patient history and chief complaint. Review and record current medication, record vital signs. Record pediatric patient statistics on an appropriate growth chart. Update problem list if applicable.
• Provide and document complete and thorough patient and family education.
• Schedule surgeries ordered by physician when Central Scheduler is not available, obtaining all necessary forms and ordering all requested pre-op labs and x-rays. Provide pre-op instructions.
• Call in prescription medication refills to pharmacy after physician approval.
• Telephone triage-record clear, concise caller information and deliver to the appropriate physician for review with the chart.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by physicians.
• RN's will flush Mediports
• Explain/obtain ABN from Medicare patients
• Manage the care of walk-in (nurse-only) patient visits
• Notify patients of test results after reviewed by physician
• Provide leadership and guidance to non-licensed office personnel including medical assistants, receptionists, and clerical staff

Background and Drug screen Disclaimer:

• All HMC employees are required to pass a Federal and State background check, and pass a drug and alcohol test. We test for illegal and legal substances, including marijuana.

*Requirements:*

• Valid Illinois RN license is required
• CPR/AED certification is required, or must be willing to obtain upon hire
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Registered Nurses must be or become proficient in Medical Manager
• RN's must have good knowledge of medications
• Must have experience with telephone triage

Hopedale Medical Complex has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals(CAHs) in the country for patient satisfaction.

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