Registered Nurse Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Registered Nurse

Provide professional nursing care to patients following established standards, practices and healthcare techniques. Demonstrate competence in making professional judgments pertaining to patient care. Assist providers in patient care and education. Actively participates as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Perform patient assessment of medical condition required and report to physician or mid-level provider.
• Provide general nursing care to patients. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards under the direction of the provider.
• Screen and prioritize patient telephone inquiries concerning their medical care, prescription refills, insurance authorizations and referrals and record information in patient chart.
• Greet patients and prepare them for provider examination and treatment. Screen patients for appropriate information and observe, record and report patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to the provider. Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Prepare equipment and assist the provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Provide appropriate education and instructions to the patient and family regarding medication and treatment protocol.
• Perform and document various tests and procedures as directed by the provider. Document patient information, test and examination results and care provided in the patient's paper or electronic health record.
• Evaluate and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
• Timely and accurate documentation of care provided in the patient's medical record.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and processes. Contact patients to relate test results and care instructions, according to provider instructions.
• Review laboratory results and other patient information.
• Using the Electronic Health Record, document and bill for services rendered.
• Coordinate patient referrals, appointments, testing and admissions to other facilities.
• Call pharmacies with patient prescriptions according to provider's instructions and protocol.
• Monitor and maintain clinical supplies for exam rooms. Ensure exam rooms are stocked, neat and orderly. Clean, sterilize and test medical equipment.
• Obtain proper insurance company referral or authorization for required visits or testing.
• Screen and refer pharmaceutical representatives.
• Perform other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

About Us: Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 3359
• Job Category Nursing and Patient Care Services
• Locations 164 Greenview Dr, State College, PA, 16803, US (On-site)