University Physicians' Association, Inc. Knoxville , TN 37902
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
If you are looking for a career that offers a great culture to grow and learn while using your passion for patient care, we want you on our team! In addition to working for a company that is committed to being a great place to work for all team members, we also offer a great comprehensive benefit package that includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Short-term and Long-term disability
Life insurance
Critical Illness
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account with Employer contribution
PTO, Sick leave, Bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Centers
University Physicians Association is seeking qualified applicants for a Registered Nurse position at a practice located within the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office. Applicants must be familiar with scheduling surgeries, giving instructions, writing orders, and making the patients their top priority. This position will work closely with physicians to provide a seamless patient experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide complete patient assessment, including vital signs and pre-examination procedures in clinic setting. Gathers and assesses objective and subjective data from the patient.
Performs telephone triage for providers, using critical thinking skills to make decisions, communicating all pertinent information and interventions to the provider.
Documents data and assessments in the patient electronic record
Assists the providers in all aspects of the consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care.
Medication reconciliation, management, patient compliance, inventory, education.
Demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgments based on the presenting data, and a timely response based on the expected patient outcome and standards of care as well as unit/organizational policies.
Surgery knowledge including scheduling, communicating surgery instructions and treatment plans to patient. The position will include rotation of triage nurse call for urgent medical issues
Maintain current CPR for Health Care Providers.
Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
Other duties as requested by Office Supervisor
Requirements
RN License required
Prior medical experience required
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail, time management, and organization skills
University Physicians' Association, Inc.