Practice Nurse

Summary:

Assists the providers within the pediatric office in delivering the best patient care possible.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions of the Position (Illustrative Examples Included)

• Triages medical calls and relays necessary clinical information to the appropriate party (patient parent family member provider etc.)
• Assists with direct patient care services and related tasks such as: rooming patients obtaining vital signs documenting patient histories medication reconciliation preparing charts and pre-visit planning
• Performs routine specialized procedures as directed by the provider including but not limited to: EKGs rapid strep urine dips suture removal ear irrigation sling application and breathing treatments
• Administers injections including immunizations and medications
• Communicates with patients as directed by provider including: test results scheduling of specialized tests patient education and other outreach as needed
• Manages and tracks vaccine supply usage and administration
• Maintains knowledge of required forms and documentation needed for each pediatric age group and completes/provides the patient information as necessary
• Trains and mentors medical assistants on standard procedures and protocols
• Manages the Medical Assistant coverage schedule and makes daily adjustments as needed
• Communicates restocking needs for medical supplies to the practice manager in a timely manner
• Monitors supply of sample medications and infant formula for valid expiration dates
• Ensures the emergency cart and defibrillator supplies are replenished and up-to-date
• Attends required meetings and office huddles
• Complies with federal and local confidentiality laws including HIPAA ensuring patient privacy
• Adheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines and policies for safety protocols and protecting patients* demographic clinical and financial information
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Other information:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Education and Experience

*Valid RI RN or LPN license (in good standing)

*Previous experience working in a medical practice setting

• Familiarity with administering immunizations to pediatric patients
• Prior experience utilizing an electronic medical record
• Maintain a valid CPR Certification

Knowledge Skills and Ability

• Capacity to collaborate with colleagues and teammates as necessary to ensure quality work
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Ability to organize prioritize and schedule work assignments
• Ability to multi-task and operate under pressure with the skills to think critically and problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with the capability to effectively communicate with employees patients providers insurance companies etc.
• Must be committed to providing superior customer service to all
• Must be flexible and receptive to change with the ability to learn quickly and retain new information
• Ability to use technology with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as: Outlook Excel and Word
• Detail and process orientated with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

Physical Effort and Dexterity

• Sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Work and move among all departments of Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care group
• Excellent hand/eye coordination
• Lift up to 15 pounds
• Manual dexterity to operate a personal computer or laptop as well as standard office machines and equipment as it pertains to one*s position

Visual Acuity Hearing and Speaking

• Capability to transfer information from original source to paper computer telephone and in person

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: BHMGPC-South Kingstown-Narragansett Bay Pediatrics -65 Villa USA:RI:South Kingstown

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union