Hybrid OFFICE RN ONCOLOGY AND GENETICS presso Covenant HealthCare
Covenant HealthCare · Saginaw, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Ufficio in Saginaw
Obtains reason for patient visit and takes appropriate vital signs. Assists provider with procedures. Performs diagnostic procedures at the direction of the provider and completes controls as required by regulatory agencies. Coordinates x-rays, ultrasounds, labs, EKG’s, OR scheduling, (pre-certs or authorizations,) etc., per physician standing order. Maintains medical records and clinical standards in compliance with regulatory agencies and Covenant HealthCare policies/procedures.
Properly administers medications. Provides patient information regarding drug interactions. Follows regulations regarding narcotic storage and maintains medical inventory log. Assures medications have not expired.
Assists patients in appropriate self-care techniques, providing pamphlets and instructions. Addresses patient questions and concerns following clinical protocols. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient rights.
Answers the telephone and provides appropriate information and/or directs calls to appropriate provider/staff member.
Continually identifies and/or recommends ways in which clinical and/or departmental tasks/process may be streamlined to gain efficiency. Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs and continuing education activities as necessary. Assists Practice Manager with staff training and orientation.
Under the guidance of the Practice Manager, assists in maintaining all CLIA, OSHA, HFAP and Corporate Compliance regulations. Functions with an awareness of safety issues. Demonstrates awareness of confidentiality and legal issues in all aspects of patient care. Meets or exceeds all competency requirement expectations.
Contributes to physician practice success targets for customer/patient satisfaction and net operating margin. Orders/maintains clinical supplies within budgetary constraints.
Demonstrates/delivers superior customer service in a demanding and challenging urgent care environment. Greets and services patients and family members in a courteous, professional manner. Ensures customer needs are addressed and expectations are met and/or exceeded.
Qualifications:EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
Successful completion of a Degreed Nursing program.
Current state licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse.
BCLS certification required, ACLS if required by specialty.
Pharmacology exam score of 85% or greater.
Two years’ experience as a direct patient care provider required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Knowledge of medication side effects and how to effectively communicate to patients.
Knowledge of proper “release of information” standards.
If applicable, working knowledge of specialty in which employed.
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer/typing skills
Ability to properly obtain/perform the following as needed:
- E.K.G. - A.E.D. use (Auto. Ext. Defibrillator)
- Tympanometry - B.C.L.S. (CPR)
- TB testing - Venipuncture technique
- Waived lab testing - Specimen collections
- Vision testing - Patient education
- Vital signs
Ability to properly administer medications, including proper dosage, proper site and proper schedule.
Ability to remain calm in stressful/difficult situations.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
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