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Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Infusion Center / Chemo
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What they do
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.
$86,436 / year median in New Jersey
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Please Note:
We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.Job Description 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.
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.