ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to support our Primary Care Practice located in Kennett Square, PA.
As part of a team of Registered Nurses, this role provides phone triage support for 4-5 primary care practices within the regional pool.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8AM-5:00PM
- No holidays, weekends, or late hours
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients virtually or on-site within the practice, including knowledge of growth development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and provide care needed.
- Participates in a relationship-based care approach to care delivery.
- Performs Nurse Visits such as Annual Wellness Visits, Advance Care Planning and Transitional Care Management calls and disease management.
- Performs point of care tests, EKG’s and other tests as directed by clinicians.
- Triages walk-in patients and ensures appropriate disposition.
- Answers and responds to telephone messages under the direction of the provider.
- Assists providers in examinations or procedures.
- Functions as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff to provide accurate communication.
- Collaborates with team members to provide a smooth, organized and efficient flow of patients.
- Responds to patient crises situations.
- Assures adequate coverage within unit when needed.
- Provides patient education and wellness counseling.
- Performs medication history.
- Supports the work of LPN and/or MA.
- Assists with staff education and evaluation of clinical competencies for new and existing employees (MA & LPN).
- Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are properly trained to support patient and provider.
- Performs chart audits or has designee assist with chart audits.
- Randomly shadows clinical support staff to ensure appropriate care is provided.
- Supports the site by acting as the liaison for JCAHO, POCT, Tracer monitor for Safe Practice Behavior Monitoring (SPBM) tools & JCAHO Tracers.
- Administration of medications, monitoring of vital signs, and performing routine treatments and procedures prescribed by the physician when needed.
- Keeps current with policies and procedures and participates in quality improvement activities.
- Participates in special projects.
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
- A graduate of a state approved or National League of Nursing accredited School of Nursing.
- RN license or eligible for licensure in the state Delaware and Pennsylvania.
- Two years’ experience as a RN, physician office experience preferred.
- BSN preferred; ADN considered with agreement of completion of BSN in 3 years.
Special Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state in which the work is performed.
- BLS certification required.
Qualified candidates should apply online and attach a current resume for consideration.
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