Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Practices in Wellsville, New York at Jones Memorial Hospital

To render professional nursing care to patients by diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties as qualified by licensure, orientation and competency.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains the standards of nursing care in the practice and implements the policies and procedures.
2. Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs; sets goals; prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient.
3. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e. physician/physician extender, or clinic coordinator).
4. Administers medications at the direction of the physician. Transmits prescriptions to providers for pharmacy processing and documents the information as required in the patient’s medical record.
5. Assists provider with special tests and procedures as mandated by the specialty of the practice.
6. Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
7. Orders and stocks supplies as needed.
8. Participates in orientation of new personnel.
9. Assists team members in giving care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
10. Establishes and maintains communications and utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals
11. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest.
12. Obtains prior authorizations, makes referral appointments for specialists as needed.
13. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to all ages of patients as documented by training and competency assessment.
14. Promotes health and safety concepts to prevent illness or injury to self, co-workers or patients. Takes preventive measures as appropriate.
15. Collects specimens for lab analysis and performs waived testing per JMH protocol.
16. Participates in quality improvement initiatives as part of the practice care team.
17. Ensures job functions align with office procedures, policies and patient-centered medical home standards.
18. When staffing needs dictate, may work hours outside of normal schedule and/or in another practice.
19. Performs duties and assists providers as part of the practice care team. Takes part in daily team huddles and/or periodic team meetings to facilitate communication and enhance patient experiences and quality delivery of care.
20. Delegate specific tasks to other qualified personnel, such as nurses or medical assistants, by providing clear instructions, supervision and evaluation of completed tasks.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. New York State licensure and current registration as Registered Nurse required. Current CPR/BLS certification required.

EXPERIENCE: One-year acute care and/or one year doctor office experience.

CONTACTS: Frequent contact with patients, family members, physicians, and other employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stands and walks most of the day.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal. Frequent exposure to disagreeable odors, cuts, burns, infections, communicable diseases, strains and injuries from patients and equipment.