RN, Primary Care

3 weeks ago


Ohio City, United States Signature Health Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

RN, Primary Care

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more
  • Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
  • Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
  • Tuition & Professional Development Assistance
SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Nursing-Primary Care, the Registered Nurse (RN), Primary Care will be successful in their role by providing excellent nursing support to the primary care health team while ensuring appropriate patient care is received by patients and their families. You will evaluate and care for a specific patient population using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN Primary Care, will build and create positive relationships with patients both on-site as well as in their homes and community.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED:
  • Consult and collaborate with staff and providers to correctly execute appropriate plan of care.
  • Provide comprehensive and evidence-based primary nursing services, care, and preventative screenings to patients.
  • Provide patient-centered care within the nursing license scope of practice including: initial assessment and intake, induction, stabilization, and maintenance phases of treatment.
  • Obtain vital signs for each patient prior to the provider visit.
  • Conduct thorough and accurate reviews of patient medications, update medication list, and add prescription information to the medication list.
  • Perform procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy as needed.
  • Complete appropriate documentation in the medical record to comply with state, federal, and departmental policies when sharing/documenting patient care data.
  • Coordinate both adult vaccines and vaccines for children (VFC) programs and inventory with the organization's Vaccine Coordinator (VC).
  • Assist in coordination of care for patients with other service lines within and outside Signature Health.
  • Coordinate excellent patient care with staff of outside healthcare facilities or emergency rooms when necessary.
  • Completes appropriate prior authorizations and patient assistance forms.
  • Ask prompted health related questions and follows structured screening protocol
  • Conduct nasopharyngeal and/or anterior nare specimen collection for the purpose of screening patients for COVID-19
  • Administer vaccines or any necessary medications.
  • Responsible for triaging patients for COVID screening and assisting with relaying patient test results
  • Provide patient education regarding COVID symptoms, prevention, testing and when to report to the Emergency room.
  • Perform laboratory specimen collection, reconciliation of lab specimens with laboratory orders and batch orders for laboratory pick-up after hours.
  • Follow all requirements related to personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, cleaning of work station and physical distancing practices.
  • Assist with clinic set-up, tear-down and sanitation under the supervision of the Clinic Manager.
  • Exhibit a non-judgmental, empathetic and a fully supportive approach when communicating with patients, families, and staff.
  • Ensure sensitivity to cultural diversity and maintains age-related competence for the population serviced.
  • Monitor operation of medical equipment by verifying equipment availability, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintain your individual clinical and professional knowledge and skill through formal and informal educational experiences.
  • Assist as back up with staffing for direct patient care and Provider assistance.
  • Create a friendly and professional work environment and maintain clear communication with co-workers, referents or designated liaison person.
  • Maintain professional licensure and requirements as designated by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
  • Upholds and ensures compliance with and attention to all agency policies and procedures.
  • Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
  • Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
  • May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
  • Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
  • Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
  • Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
  • Completion of an approved program in registered nursing required.
  • Valid unencumbered RN license in the state of Ohio required.
  • 1+years' experience in a primary care, medical-surgical or acute care setting required.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.
  • A working knowledge of mental illness and the disease concept of chemical dependency.
  • Working knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with technology and electronic medical records.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
  • While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
  • Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
  • Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
  • Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
  • Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
  • Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
  • The physical environment requires the employee to work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes under a covered tent, in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
  • Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. May be requested to work overtime and weekends for special program events.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
  • Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice.

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

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