Registered Nurse (Aliquippa)

Registered Nurse (Aliquippa)

Aliquippa - ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001

Overview

Salary Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel Percentage None

Description

The Floor Nurse, including Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses, will provide quality care to patients in a clinic setting. Ensuring the clinic floor is running smoothly and the patients are seen timely in our holistic, multicultural, LGBTQIA, HIV & Hep C health organization.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient status and treatment plans.
• Contacting/updating patients regarding visits if needed.
• Assisting with appointments.
• Assisting with inventory management of clinical equipment and clinical medication stock on the floor and report any needs to the Office Manager.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect patient health history.
• Administer medication, take patient vitals, perform phlebotomy, and injections for patients.
• Notify patients of positive and abnormal results.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans.
• Handle lab specimens properly and ensure they are labeled for processing.
• Review labs and explain results to patients.
• Collaborate with the lab to ensure results are reported to the state and local health departments properly.
• Room patients as needed.
• Receive and respond to patient emails.
• Complete letters for patients to return to work.
• Listens, communicates and documents simultaneously and navigates computer programs to assess, process, educate and document all information in a professional manner.
• Support providers with any assigned duties, i.e., prescription refills etc.
• Answer incoming patient calls.
• Meets established quality standards, competencies, and educational training and requirements.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient centered care.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to balance multiple projects and prioritize deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, as well as Electronic Medical Records.
• Experience with patient centered care.
• Punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, professionals, and patients from a variety of demographic backgrounds and identities.
• Technical skills with required office equipment.
• Non-judgmental approach to patient care.
• Patience and great attention to detail.
• Complete understanding of the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA.
• LGBTQ+ cultural competency.
• Ability to collaborate with Lead Clinician on workflows, patient concerns and other patient needs.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor.