Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.The RN is responsible for delivering quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesMaintains patient confidentialityPerforms telephone triage as neededTaking complete, accurate messages from patients and relaying them to appropriate physicianSchedules, coordinates and reschedules all patient appointments (includes office, outpatient procedures, hospitals, and other medical facilities)Utilizes nursing process effectively in assessing patient needs and planning appropriate follow-up/interventionDocuments assessment and interventions thoroughly and conciselyDevelops patient education materials, triage protocols, and clinical guidelines in collaboration with physiciansUses computer system efficiently and accurately.Oversees LPN's and MA'sPerforms specialty procedures as trained and as needed, as well as assisting M.D. with patients in office: IV therapyInjectionsChemotherapy educationBone marrow biopsiesEKGPort accessPerforms other duties and projects as assigned.Other Duties:As directed by department managerQualificationsRequired :North Carolina or Compact RN licenseAssociate or Bachelor's Degree in NursingBLS/CPR CertifiedPreferred:One year clinical nursing experienceADA Physical Demands:Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)Physical Demand - Required? - FrequencyStanding - ContinuouslySitting - FrequentlyWalking - ContinuouslyKneeling/Crouching - RarelyLifting - RarelyRegistered Nurse (RN) Clinical CompetenciesGeneralCustomer ServiceProfessionalism/Integrity/ResponsibilityTeamwork/Process FocusDependability/PunctualityInterpersonal Relationships/CommunicationJudgment/Decision Making/Problem SolvingQuality/QuantityInitiativeSafety/HousekeepingOrganizational Skills/Time ManagementMed/IVComputer Knowledge/SkillsProceduresTriage – Phone and Face to FaceSpecimen CollectionAssessment SkillsDocumentationEquipment Maintenance