Pay Range:
$34.90 - $45.83
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Overview
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Triages and assesses patients and determines the clinical priority by assessing patient's condition, medical history, and present status by screening and interviewing patient, by reviewing medical records, and by reviewing physician notes. Performs and documents part of the physical assessment including but not limited to chief complaint and vital signs. Obtains and records patient medical history as needed. Discusses and reviews patient's prognosis with medical staff.
- Reviews and coordinates patient's medical phone calls, assesses the patient's status, and schedules treatment according to established protocol. Reviews medication refill requests, laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIPs according to established protocol.
- Performs nursing care and treatment modalities appropriate for individual patients. Assists LIP with procedures, performs EKG, removes sutures, cleans wounds, applies dressings, obtains specimens and cultures while labeling patients and specimens according to CH policy. References policies and procedures to assure Capital Health best practices are followed.
- Administers medications accurately and safely. Documents patient's records according to established protocol. Performs and demonstrates technical skills specific to assigned ambulatory setting. Calls in prescriptions to pharmacies under the direction of the LIP. Completes competency checklist with their preceptors.
- Recognizes important changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately in ambulatory setting; Acknowledges and includes patient's family during communication with the patient,as appropriate and as designated by ambulatory patient.
- Supports principles from Capital Health core mission (quality care, compassion, dignity and comprehensive continuum of care). Seeks interpretation or understanding of the illness, pain, fear, anxiety or other stressful emotion.
- Prepares and maintains thorough, clear, and concise documentation in patient's charts. Documents nursing actions, type, and effect of treatments, patient responses, and other required information.
- Performs Quality Assurance (QA) activities as defined by ambulatory setting. Documents quality control for waived testing and sterilization of instruments as required according to established policies and procedures; Oversees other quality and regulatory inititatives documentation takes appropriate action to remedy any discrepencies.
- Possesses a willingness to adapt to changing department demands. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity.
- Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Associates degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- One year previous medical office RN experience.
- AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
- Registered Nurse - NJ
- Registered Nurse - PA
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT- Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell
- Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
- Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
- Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
- Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
- Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits 6 Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits 6 Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
