Summit Health · 2 months ago
Registered Nurse - LEAD - Internal / Family Medicine
Livingston, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$43.61/hr - $54.52/hr
0+ years expSummit Health is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care. The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating patient care, acting as a liaison between patients and staff, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy
Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions
Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens
Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures
Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care
Maintains efficient patient flow
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR
Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines
Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR
Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR
Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit
Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR
Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR
Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR
Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste
Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned
Responsible for maintenance of staff and provider schedules in Shift Hound. Work with Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator to provide adequate staff coverage
Responsible for oversight of medical and office supplies and ordering of supplies
Monitor employee performance of staff assigned to office. Discuss concerns and issues with Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager
Responsible for addressing and resolving patient complaints/issues. Communicate issues and resolution to Providers, Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager. Bring concerns expressed by providers to Office Supervisor/Clinical Practice Manager
Notify Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager of any potential health and safety hazards in the office. Responsible to place and follow through on Facilities/IT work orders related to the office setting
Qualification
Required
Associates degree required
New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required
0 – 1 years experience
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Valid Drivers license and Auto Insurance, preferred
2-4 years experience preferred
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred
Experience with patient care equipment preferred
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life
Disability
Vision
FSA coverages
401k savings plan
Company
Summit Health
Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Marchitto, AuD
Chief Operating Officer
Christine Masterson
Chief Medical Officer New York South Region
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