What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Triage position at Women's Care?
Description
Women’s Care is the largest independent physician-owned, single-specialty practice in the Eugene and Springfield area.
Our staff members aren’t just employees; they are members of our community who choose to give back. Our warm, friendly, and supportive work environment is the perfect place to grow your career in healthcare. For more on what it's like to be a part of Women’s Care, check out our website at www.womenscare.com.
WOMEN’S CARE BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
- Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
- Company-provided Life, Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Traditional and/or Roth 401k with Employer Match up to 6% and profit-sharing
- Paid vacation time with additional 2 floating holidays
- Seven company paid holidays
This position will be full-time, rotating day (no night/weekends) and eligible for benefits.
SUMMARY
The RN - Triage participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision and authority of the Physician and in collaboration with the healthcare team. Assumes responsibility and is accountable for adherence to WC policies and procedures, as well as all applicable federal and state laws as they pertain to healthcare and employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Promotes, establishes, and maintains open and effective communications with all members of WC.
- Answers inbound patient calls in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner. Assesses and provides guidance to patients on a variety of women’s health questions. Uses practice policy and procedure, clinical judgment, knowledge, and experience to direct conversation with the patient and guide in the decision to give self-care advice, refer the patient to a primary care physician, make an appointment or instruct the patient to obtain treatment at the nearest emergency department.
- Conducts in-person nursing assessments; collects and processes specimens; screens and follows up on test results; and administers injections.
- Submits electronically/faxes new prescriptions and refill prescriptions according to physician orders. Records all prescription/refill information in the medical record.
- Performs Fetal Non-Stress Tests according to physician’s orders.
- Recognizes and responds to emergencies, obtaining assistance from and/or referring to physicians when appropriate.
- May assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments, preparing and administering medications under the direction of a supervising physician.
- May prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas, ensuring adequate inventories of supplies and equipment to maintain efficient patient flow.
- May prepare patient for examinations, procedures, and treatments by obtaining vital signs; obtaining, evaluating, and recording patient history; and updating medication and immunization records.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Current, valid RN Oregon state nursing license. Two years OB/GYN experience preferred.
Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support Certification.
COMPETENCIES
Advanced knowledge and competence in all skills related to the performance of patient care.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills to ensure maximum productivity.
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense; to carry out instructions and instruct others; and speak clearly to patients, employees and management.
Ability to deal complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
Ability to work with little supervision while performing duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This job operates in a professional medical office environment. Requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population including staff, physicians, patients, vendors, and other members of the public on a regular basis. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position will have occasional exposure to contagious diseases; bodily fluids including blood; toxic substances; medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
