Full job description JOB SPECIFICS Career Department Department of Primary & Specialty Care
Status Full Time
Shift 8-4:30 M-Th, 8-3 F
Average Weekly Hours 40
Contact Employment Specialists
Phone Email Posting Date Fri, 05/10/2024 - 12:00pm
JOB SUMMARY Provides direct/indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process within the environment of a Physician office. Applies critical thinking skills to assure the delivery of safe, quality, age specific care. Delegates effectively to appropriate team members. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards.
NOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Current knowledge of the nursing role and scope of practice as defined by the State of Ohio Nurse Practice Act and the Ohio Board of Nursing. Current knowledge of American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. Effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Positive customer service skills. EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SOFTWARE Basic computer literacy (keyboarding; order entry; word processing). Knowledge of and skill in using all instrumentation/ equipment for patient care in a physician's office. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses/reassesses patient's condition based upon observation of patient and interview of patient and/or family, physician's diagnosis and data, diagnostic results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers. Uses professional knowledge to develop/revise nursing plans of care for assigned patients. Delivers safe nursing interventions in an organized, efficient, and prioritized manner to address identified needs. Evaluates/re-evaluates patient's response to nursing interventions and patient's progress to expected outcome(s). Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate the medical and nursing plans of care. Accepts delegated responsibilities within scope of practice. Delegates responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Documents all aspects of patient care and maintains patient records, Kardex, and care plans in a timely manner. Provides patients and family members with relevant health care education and instructions regarding treatments and procedures. Assist in the orientation and training of new and tenured personnel, reassigned nurses, student nurses, faculty, Patient Care Assistants, and Medical Assistants; serves as a preceptor when requested. Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skills, performance and behavior in accordance with hospital, division, and unit standards of care and policies and procedures. Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor and personnel safety. Maintains patient, employee, physician, and organization confidentiality; respects the rights, privacy, and property of others. Demonstrates the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment. Supports the mission, values, and vision of the organization. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provides comprehensive, coordinated care management through team based care to all patients. Floats to assigned areas as needed. Performs tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job. Participates in staff meetings, educational programs, committees, QI activities and mandatory in-services. Participates in maintaining department functions. Demonstrates initiative in personal/ professional development. Presents a professional image. Assists with control of costs through the judicious use of human and material resources. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Include EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited program for nursing education with a current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required. Two (2) years minimum clinical experience required. Previous Pediatric, Family Practice or Emergency Department experience preferred. ACLS is required for certain specialties and must be obtained within one year.
