Registered Nurse (RN) Surg/Ortho Care, F/T, FTE 1

JOB DESCRIPTION:


Provides assistance with Surgical & Wound Care Clinic patients, in conjunction with the Supervisor of Orthopedics and Surgical Care. The remote registered nurse (RN) is responsible for assisting the onsite MA, LPN, RN in collaboration with the provider and other members of the health care team with all clinical services available at the clinic through the EMR system. Clinical responsibilities to include working the task list of needs for the patients through the EMR and communicating with the provider, care team and patient.


Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
• Collects specimens utilizing proper technique for laboratory analysis. Performs point of care testing for all testing done in clinic. Provides patient care as directed by physician or advanced practice clinician and is able to make skilled judgements based on patient presentation and protocols in place.
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record.
• Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice/instructions.
• Schedules, coordinates and communicates referrals to specialist and services ordered by the provider.
• Assist in patient scheduling of surgical procedures and prior authorizations.
• Assist the Orthopedic Surgeon, General Surgeon and Advanced Practice Providers in procedures performed within the clinic.
  • Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
  • Assists other health care professionals in performing task in the workload and communicating with staff members, providers and patients.
  • Ensures all patient information is accurate and in the correct locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
  • Coordinate and manage care of patients seen by provider including but not limited to following up and tracking testing, referrals.
  • Stays informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care. Performs prior authorizations and acts as patient advocate.
  • Regularly monitoring patients as appropriate to promote wellness and health maintenance including preventative and chronic care.
  • Schedules, coordinates and communicates referrals to specialist and services ordered by the provider.
  • Assists in the preop education with patients.
  • Assist in medication prior authorization.
  • Assist the Orthopedic Surgeon, General Surgeon and Advanced Practice Providers in communicating post op information to patients.
  • Lead by example, manage up and support change through out the department and the organization.
    • Gives input into Huddle topics and monthly department meetings. Maintains records of both meetings that are available to staff.
  • Communicating results and education to patients through phone or portal and document it within the EMR.
  • Perform medication prior authorizations.
  • Documents all patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record.
  • Assist the care team in working the nursing tasks through the EMR.
  • Communicate closely with the nursing and provider team

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE:

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with "wow" experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.

At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:
  • Minimum Required Experience: clinic experience with all ages
  • Preferred Experience: Two to three years
• Education:

• Minimum Required Education: Registered Nurse or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.
  • Preferred Education: N/A

• Licenses:
  • Minimum Required Licenses: Kansas Licensed Register Nurse

• Preferred Licenses: N/A
• Minimum Required Certifications: CPR Certification
• State License:
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse