Job Title: Registered Nurse ` Department: Oswego Health Medical PracticeReports to: Practice Manager Revision Date: 8/7/2020Grade Level: 24 Status: Non-ExemptJob Summary: The Registered Nurse works under the direction and supervision of the Physician or patient care provider and the general direction of the Practice Manager, in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of Physician Care and established professional standards. Provides care to patients of all ages, newborn through geriatrics. Effectively interacts with patients and healthcare members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plans, provides, and evaluates patient care as a member of the Health Care Team, strictly adhering to principals of asepsis and infection control guidelines when performing patient care.
- Collaborates with MD/NP in the development of the Plan of Care.
- Assesses individual patient and/or family learning needs and institutes teaching methods to enhance pre-illness functioning or continuation of preventive health care needs.
- Regularly assesses nursing care, identifies potential problems, develops nursing interventions, and directs implementation of nursing interventions to all health care team members.
- Performs telephone triage, elicits enough information from patients to wisely assess which of those calls need immediate attention and which can wait for an appropriate length of time.
- Delegates staff assignments and responsibilities effectively; Assumes responsibility for leadership position within department; identifies and appropriately uses chain of command to resolve unit, staff, and patient problems.
- Administers medication in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Prepares and administer medications via all acceptable routes, including appropriate documentation with knowledge of all medications administered.
- Correctly Identifies reactions to drugs; records and reports reactions appropriately.
- Maintains sample medications as per policy and procedure.
- Maintains and uses of log books, forms, and computer programs required in unit operations.
- Correctly transcribes and implements all physician orders per policy and procedure.
- Records all pertinent information on the patient's medical records, according to policy and procedure in a clear, accurate and concise manner.
- Identifies and correlates abnormal diagnostic data with patient status, report, and record appropriately.
- Uses computer programs as necessary, including All MEDS, per policy and procedure.
- Regularly checks equipment and emergency box/cart per unit-specific policy.
- Maintains proper level of stock (medications/supplies) as unit requires.
- Utilizes proper techniques of body mechanics for patient and personal safety.
- Correctly identifies patient by name for all direct care, procedures, and treatments.
- Documents the presence of reaction or absence of known allergies per policy and procedure.
- Routinely provides for patient safety and maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors; practices with knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
- Handles telephone information with courtesy, accuracy, and maintains patient confidentiality; receives information and distributes appropriately.
- Communicates respectfully with patients and promptly responds to patient needs or requests.
- Acts as a resource person for clinical and administrative problems when appropriate.
- Anticipates patient needs, department needs, and problems/concerns, notifies appropriate staff in an effort to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as active listening skills.
- Ability to create superior patient experiences while generating positive guest relations in an office setting is required.
- Ability to work effectively and communicate effectively in a team environment; continuously looking for solutions to improve patient care.
- Proficiency in medication administration and practiced phlebotomy skills.
- Professionalism and business acumen appropriate for working with guests, physicians, employees and volunteers.
- Ability to cost-effectively awareness in use of resources/supplies
- Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current NYS Licensure required.
- Current certification in BLS.
- 1 year of experience in a medical office setting preferred.
- PC/CRT data entry experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling beds, wheelchairs and recliners in excess of approximately 200 pounds with assistance. Requires lifting, carrying, repositioning, and transferring patients using proper body mechanics.
- Position requires attendance, as scheduled, to ensure requirements are met.
- Occasionally requires assembling, operating, checking, and maintaining equipment
- Requires attending meetings as well as participation on committees as required.
- Actively participates in in-service programs, in Quality Assurance programs and CQI, cross-training; attends all mandatory classes as required; completes unit-specific competencies.
- Occasionally requires assignments to other units/shifts as hospital needs require.
- Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.
- Maintain confidentiality in all patient, hospital, and physician-related information; demonstrate complete discretion when discussing patient information.
- Maintain ACLS/PALS certifications as required.
Pay Range; $33.48-$40.18/hour Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County's largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.