Registered Nurse - Family Medicine Center Medical Office
Company: Saint Joseph Health System
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Why Saint
Joseph Health System?
Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital
health system located in North Central Indiana.
Our system includes:
--- 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
--- 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
--- More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician
Network
What we offer:
--- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including
medical, dental and vision coverage
--- Retirement savings account with employer match
--- Generous paid time off programs
--- Employee referral incentive program
--- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
--- Nursing Scholarship opportunities
--- Sign on Bonus
--- NO mandatory overtime
--- State of the art equipment
--- Supportive team approach
--- Unlimited CEUs*Sign-On Bonus available starting at $5,000 AND
Health Benefits available starting on day one!*Administers direct
and indirect patient care in an ambulatory care setting. Addresses
total comprehensive needs of patients and oversees the delivery of
care to a large diverse patient population. The RN initiates
appropriate nursing interventions and education in conjunction with
the physician's or professional healthcare provider's comprehensive
patient plan of care.1.Actively demonstrates the organization's
mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a
manner consistent with these values.2.Knows and adheres to all laws
and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical
information.3.Evaluates acute patient telephone calls and adds to
daily schedule as appropriate. Provides counseling and/or direction
to patient based on physician/healthcare provider preference or
after consultation with provider.4.Provides for the physical,
emotional, and safety needs of patients under the general direction
of the ambulatory care physician or healthcare provider.5.Properly
sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and
procedures. Assists with procedures and examinations per
physician/healthcare provider preference.6.Accurately assesses
patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and records
data in the medical record. Documents vital signs and any other
measures indicated by the condition or diagnosis of the patient per
office protocol.7.Schedules tests, admissions, etc. for patients
with area hospitals and facilities as ordered by the
physician/healthcare provider. In doing so, maintains a good
rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of
the office, other provider offices, hospital services, and
community agencies.8.Provides instructions and/or educational
training on special tests, procedures, or health and lifestyle
modifications per physician or healthcare provider orders. For
positions incorporating primary focus as a patient educator,
responsibilities will include: a) Assesses the learning need of
patient and/or family; b) Analyzes data and assesses where and when
health teaching for patient and/or family should begin; c)
Determines the patient's knowledge through interview, interaction
and observation; d) Identifies and sets goals and appropriate
target dates based on knowledge of desired outcomes; and e)
Provides appropriate patient education and health and lifestyle
information.9.Performs selective nursing procedures as approved by
policy and maintains appropriate knowledge and skill level.
Examples: medication preparation and administration, dressing
applications and suture removals, first aid, administration of
catheters, enemas, or irrigations.10.Assists physician or
healthcare provider with specialized treatments, i.e. gynecological
exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies,
casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen
preparation.11.Coordinates and directs, under the supervision of
the ambulatory care setting manager, the activities of clinical
personnel as determined by the specific needs of the site. May
include tasks such as staff scheduling, quality assurance,
oversight of students, nursing support, etc. Serves as a
mentor.12.Performs office laboratory procedures, which may include
assisting with collection, testing, handling, transporting, and
documenting of specimens.13.Participates in professional
development and enhancement activities, i.e. organizational
sponsored CEU's and informal educational
opportunities.14.Demonstrates the ability to perform responsibly in
emergency situations based on the assessed needs of the patient.
Maintains scheduled office visits by demonstrating appropriate time
management and priority setting skills.15.Provides operational and
organizational assistance to the physician or healthcare provider
by keeping the office running smoothly, ensuring patients are ready
for examination to eliminate waiting time, anticipating the needs
for equipment and instruments, and assuring all pertinent
tests/reports are available.16.Assures all documentation in the
medical record is complete, accurate, timely, and co-signed by the
physician or healthcare provider.17.Demonstrates critical thinking
in all aspects of patient care.18.Notifies patient of test results.
This may include advising of medication changes, abnormal values,
follow-up testing and other highly sensitive conditions.19.Handles
all aspects of a prescription refill from retrieving the message
from the script line, pulling the chart for review by the
physician/healthcare provider and phoning or faxing the refill to
the pharmacy. Appropriately documents in the medical
record.20.Assists clinical associates with immunizations, lab
draws, blood pressure checks, injections, rooming patients and
other duties as necessary.21.Communicates with patients and
visitors to the office in a professional, courteous, friendly and
non-intimidating manner. Must be able to articulate the importance
of the recommended directives of the physician or healthcare
provider.22.Maintains technological competencies, organization and
neatness in the work area. Completes all mandatory in-services in
required timeframe. Regularly assists co-workers as needed.
Utilizes resources in a manner, which reflects an understanding of
proper stewardship.23.Performs other duties consistent with purpose
of job as directed.JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE
COMPETENCIESEducation: Graduate of accredited school of
professional nursing (ADN, diploma, BSN)Licensure: RN Indiana
license or licensed in another state having requested endorsement
in Indiana. CPR certification required. Pediatric Clinic also
requires ACLS and NRP certification.Experience: A minimum of six
months current experience in the ambulatory care setting is
preferred. Experience in various clinical areas is preferred.Other
Job Requirements:Must be tactful in handling patient problems often
of a highly personal and confidential nature. Must be able to
maintain self-composure during frustrating interpersonal
situations. Sustained mental attention required. Moderate to high
levels of stress should be anticipated on a daily basis. Must be
able to respond and react to emergency and changing situations
calmly, professionally, and in an expedient manner. Must be able to
work without constant direct supervision. Able to adjust
communication skills to the level of the patient. Computer skills
preferred.May need to occasionally travel to other SJPN locations
within the three county area.Assigned hours within your shift,
starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on
departmental and/or organizational needs.Complete the checklist
below to identify physical and sensory requirements, and
environmental settings.Note: Specific competencies relating to the
units assigned and ages of patientsserved are separately maintained
within each department.KEY TO FREQUENCY CODES:R = Rarely (less than
0.5 hours per day)F = Frequently (2.6 - 5.5 hours per day)C =
Continually (5.6 - 8.0 hours per day)N/A = Not ApplicableO =
Occasionally (0.6 - 2.5 hours per day)PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTSSittingOBalancingFStationary StandingOReaching
OverheadOWalkingCGraspingFAbility to be
MobileCKeyboardingFCrouchingRPinchingFKneeling/CrawlingRTwistingFPushing:OLifting:O
Typical Weight:25 Typical Weight:15 Maximum Weight:350 Maximum
Weight:35StoopingRClimbingRTurning/PivotingFOther Physical: SENSORY
REQUIREMENTSTalking in PersonCHearing in PersonCTalking on
TelephoneFHearing on TelephoneFOther Sensory: ENVIRONMENTAL
SETTINGSSafety (e.g., clothing, safety equipment): Universal
PrecautionsExposures (e.g., fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity,
temperature, dust, noise, etc.):OOperation of heavy equipment,
tools, vehicles:RRequired hygiene standards (e.g. food handling,
contaminated and/or sterile equipment):O Blood-borne Pathogen/Hep B
Risk:YES Air-borne Pathogen Risk: NOOther Environmental: DISCLAIMER
STATEMENTSThe intent of this job description is to provide a
representative summary of principle responsibilities and duties
performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the
job-related responsibilities and duties that incumbents may
perform. Incumbents will be required to perform any other
job-related duties required by their supervisor.All
responsibilities and duties listed in this description are
essential functions. All requirements are subject to possible
modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of
knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job, incumbents
will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently. Additional unit and/or age-specific knowledge, skills
or abilities will need to be demonstrated based on specific
competencies maintained in each department.This organization s an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against
individuals on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin,
creed, or qualified individuals with disabilities.This document
does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other
than an "at will" employment relationship.Our Commitment to
Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000
colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25
states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are
trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions,
language preferences, and health practices of the communities that
we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health
outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of
thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often
lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a
unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment,
retention, and development), commitment and accountability,
communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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