RN Physician Practice - Colorectal Surgery - Roper MOB or Ladson Office Building

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location: RSFH Ladson Office Building or Roper MOB (Downtown Charleston)

Job Summary:

Provides patient care at Roper St. Francis Health Care sites, as assigned, using approved protocols. Facilitate the timely communication of clinical advice to patients electronically or by phone as directed by practice providers. Ensure all needed medical records are available to care teams and providers prior to patient’s office visit. Coordinate with other team members to provide exceptional patient service. The RN will receive training on the Electronic Health Record system (EHR).

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school.

Experience: One to two years RN experience, preferable.

Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Primary Source Verification: Yes – or compact RN state licensing board.

Knowledge/Skills: Requires the ability to use clinical equipment including EKG machine, spirometer, Hemocue, Pulse Oxymeter. Must have basic knowledge of medication policy and procedure and effectively utilize assessment skills for triage and patient care. Must be able to assist physician with outpatient office procedures. Strong patient-centered focus. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public. Ability to organize and manage competing priorities. Ability to problem solve and show good judgment.

Other:

Contacts: Patients, physicians, other staff members of the healthcare system.

Work Demands/Environment:

Intermittent standing. Intermittent walking. Intermittent sitting. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Intermittent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent use of finger/hand dexterity. Frequent reaching with hands/arms. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and/or other conditions common to a physician office environment. Normal medical office environment. Ability to read and comprehend. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

1. Assists physicians with patient care and education. Perform patient assessments through the systematic collection and review of patient-specific data and communicate assessments appropriately. Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights.

60%

2. Documents patient records fully and accurately.

15%

3. Orders all clinical supplies.

15%

4. Inspects clinical area for safety, expired drugs, etc. Maintains medication, testing and cleaning logs.

10%

Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

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