Registered Nurse - Internal / Family Medicine
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R37508
About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Job Description
- As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Summit Health, you are a full integral partner in a multidisciplinary care team providing individualized team-based care. Under the direction of the Primary Care Provider, Clinical Practice Manager, and Office Supervisor, the RN works closely with the health care team to skillfully provide and facilitate the coordination of individualized total patient care.
- This position provides leadership and clinical expertise in assessing, screening, planning, evaluating, educating, and delivering care in accordance with professional nursing standards and patient needs.
- The RN will be motivated, energetic, and an empathetic communicator who is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care.
This opportunity offers an excellent salary, great benefits, as well as the ability to be part of a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
- Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
- Maintain efficient patient flow.
- Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
- Collect lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately label specimens.
- Perform Point of Care testing, EKG’s, and phlebotomy as applicable.
- Prioritize patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
- Ensure proper preparation for patient visits.
- Manage Nurse Visit schedule.
- Perform patient intake, check-in/check-out as needed.
- Effectively communicate problems, concerns, or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
- Assure all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
- Employ appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
- Manage Clinical Nurse/Assigned inbox.
- Obtain vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
- Administer injections according to appropriate protocol.
- Perform patient outreach to satisfy quality measures (BP checks, vaccinations).
- Coordinate and facilitate daily huddles.
- Demonstrate telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
- Schedule appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
- Monitor daily hospital discharge list.
- Adhere to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
- Review and update medication list in EHR.
- Initiate and follow through with prior authorization requests and home health referrals.
- Provide referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Check and maintain logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
- Facilitate transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
- Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
- Actively participate in pilot programs.
Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
- Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
- 0 – 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking, and priority setting skills.
- Experience with Standard Office Equipment preferred.
- Experience with EHR, Practice Management System, and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.
About Our Commitment
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages, and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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