Prevea Health Sheboygan , WI 53081
Posted 5 days ago
This position will work as needed
Brief Description of Job Responsibilities:
Provides professional nursing care under supervision for clinic patients
Performs general nursing care to patients
Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards
Triage patients to the appropriate setting to best need their health care needs
Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of
Patients
Room patients, obtain brief history, complaint and document pertinent information including vital signs.
Assist with office procedures as directed (may include but not limited to: nebulizer treatments, wound care, cast/splint applications, etc.)
Provide telephone advice to patients as directed/Provide telephone follow-up to patients as directed
Communicate with providers regarding patient calls
Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by the providers
Administer injections/IV's/Straight Catheters as directed by Provider
Refill prescriptions as directed by provider/protocols
Facilitate/perform lab & diagnostic testing per provider order
Act as a liaison for providers
Facilitate completion of forms as appropriate
Review and report test results to patients and instruct as to the appropriate follow-up per provider direction
Complete prior authorizations paper/process as appropriate
Complete referral forms, and make referral appointments
Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians
Maintains timely flow of patients
Responsible for preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
Use of electronic medical record (EMR) (may include but not limited to: documentation, referrals, order entry, pre-certification, etc.)
Maintains patient confidentiality
Other duties designated under the scope of licensure
Performs related work as required
Specialized Responsibilities:
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for registered nursing to provide patient care and treatment
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care
Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Skills in taking vital signs
Skill in maintaining records and recording test results
Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and staff
Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy level
Must display excellent teamwork
Education/Experience/Certifications:
RN with current Wisconsin license
CPR certification
RN experience preferred
Previous experience working on an Electronic medical record (EMR)
Non-Essential Duties: Other duties as assigned within scope of practice
Typical Working Conditions:
Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings dealing with multiple patients in a short period of time. This is a fast paced job that needs to be done with efficiency and precaution. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed for patient transfer (with assistance or other staff). Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies. Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
Sometimes has to wheelchair patients with a force of up to 70lbs
Requires visual acuity correctable to 20/30 and hearing within normal range
Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
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Essential Functions/Physical Demands
Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse, Level II, Urgent Care
Job Classification: Direct Patient Care / Hands-On Patient Care
E = Essential Function
R = Requirement of the position, may allow for accommodation
Frequency of activity required to perform the job
Never
(0% of work day)
Seldom
(1-10% of work day)
Occasional
(11-33% of work day)
Frequent
(34-66% of work day)
As Required
( Greater than 67% of work day)
Physical Requirements
Sit
x
Stand
x
Walk
x
Drive
x
Climb (Stairs/Ladders)
x
Bend (Neck)
x
Bend (Waist)
x
Squat
x
Kneel/Crawl
x
Twist/Turn (Neck)
x
Twist/Turn (Waist)
x
Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 51-75 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry 76-100 lbs.
x
Lift/Carry > 100 lbs.
x
Push/Pull up to 10 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 11-25 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 26-35 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 36-50 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 51-75 lbs.
x
Push/Pull 76-100 lbs.
x
Push/Pull > 100 lbs.
x
Reach (Above shoulder level)
x
Reach (Below shoulder level)
x
Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms)
x
Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
x
Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms)
x
Vision Requirements
Color Discrimination
x
Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular)
x
Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular)
x
Hearing Requirements
Hears Whispers < 3 feet
x
Hears Whispers 3-8 feet
x
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