A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
The Registered Nurse (RN) works directly with the physicians and health care team to provide optimal care for
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clients. The RN also works directly with clients and their families. The RN performs frequent patient evaluations including monitoring and tracking vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, etc. The RN is usually the first to notice problems or raise concerns to the physicians. Because the RN has frequent direct contact with
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clients, they are vital in helping patients deal with their illness.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and triage/treat labs daily on patients; document all treatment and phone calls in EMR Provide HIV education regarding prevention, chronic disease, treatment, and adherence. Refer patients appropriately to outside providers, emergency rooms, or walkin clinics; retrieves records from outside sources; user defines; outside labs/testing and update future encounters Check triage line multiple times daily and refer patients to providers who are requesting medications or to be seen Order, maintain, and provide HIV tests for the clinic; perform controls on all new lot numbers/inventory Order and maintain inventory of clinic medications, medical supplies, vaccines, hygiene products, and adherence tools Run reports to include: Kasper, vaccine, new patients, genotypes, drug interaction, and referrals Initiate and complete chart reviews for upcoming encounters, including recent labs, referrals, screenings, vaccines, and phone calls Call/eprescribe medications ordered by physicians including running Kasper reports on all controlled substances and initiate/complete prior authorizations as needed Attend all required meetings Work closely with colleagues for patient assistance, transportation, mental health, and dietary needs Report all new cases to: STD surveillance, HIV/AIDS state database, an Pregnancy Registry See walkin patients for nurse visits including: o PCN shots BIZ injections oFlu vaccines Dressing changes oEvaluation of symptoms and referral to appropriate provider/level of care Room patients to include: o vital signs chief complaint oupdate clinical history new patient interviewing omedication review assist providers with GU exam, PAP, breast exams, and various other procedures/treatments Work in conjunction with inhouse pharmacy to monitor patient assistance with copays, adherence to medicine regimens and blister packs Complete "to dos" in a timely manner, ensuring all aspects of treatment plan is conducted Assist Clinic Manager in updating/creating Clinical Policies and Procedures as needed Review outside records and new patient enrollments as needed to assist providers User define vaccines, labs, genotypes, etc. as needed Educate and link patients to LIVWELL CHS's Part B, C, and housing programs or other outside services. Utilize a variety of strategies such as motivational interviewing Assist with retention efforts by contacting patients that have rescheduled, cancelled or no shown two times in a row to reengage into care. Follow up with new/returning patients no later than three days following their initial/return appointment. Follow up with patients who have been newly prescribed antiretroviral therapy medications or had a change in medication regimen within one week of initiation/change. Monitor patient for a total of four visits to track and monitor progress and efficacy of the care plan. Evaluate the care plan at each of these visits and adapt changes as needed. Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in all phases and activities. Maintain knowledge of
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care, funding sources such as Ryan White Programs and services through selfstudy and training. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with patients, coworkers and managers. Assists in establishing continuous quality improvement that supports the accomplishment of the organization's mission. Performs other duties as directed/logically associated with the job
QUALFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associate Degree in Applied Science of Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed as required by state regulations Kentucky & Illinois
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Warm outgoing personality Ability to communicate and interact effectively in a supportive manner with persons of all social and economic backgrounds Knowledge of general health practices Must be a self starter Ability to multitask Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work accurately and efficiently Ability to maintain HIPPA compliance at all times Must have computer knowledge, Microsoft Office products and the ability and desire to learn other systems utilized by
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Must be a team player Must maintain RN licensure in states where services are rendered (provide copy of current licensure to
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) and operate within the boundaries of their licensure Ability to sit for extended periods of time Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time Ability to perform data entry Ability to assist clients from sitting or standing onto the examination table Ability to electronically file documents in appropriate client's chart About LivWell Community Health Services Inc LivWell Community Health Services is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive healthcare, support services, education, and advocacy related to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and viral hepatitis. We deliver quality medical care for people living with HIV and other STIs, along with supportive services designed to meet the needs of our clients. LivWell also provides prevention education and testing for individuals, families, and the broader community.
