Registered Nurse - River Park Family Medicine
Company: Saint Joseph Health System
Location: South Bend
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Why Saint
Joseph Health System?
Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital
health system located in North Central Indiana.
Our system includes:
What we offer:
1.Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values,
and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these
values.
2.Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to
patient health, safety and medical information.
3.Accurately assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical
condition and records data in the medical record. Documents vital
signs and any other measures indicated by the condition or
diagnosis of the patient per office protocol.
4.Evaluates acute patient telephone calls and adds to daily
schedule as appropriate. Provides counseling and/or direction to
patient based on physician/healthcare provider preference or after
consultation with provider.
5.Performs office laboratory procedures, which may include
assisting with collection, testing, handling, transporting, and
documenting of specimens.
6.Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations
and procedures. Assists with procedures and examinations per
physician/healthcare provider preference, i.e. gynecological exams,
minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies,
casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen
preparation.
7.Demonstrates the ability to perform responsibly in emergency
situations based on the assessed needs of the patient.
8.Ability to identify a wide range of patient problems by having
demonstrated age-specific competencies, and communicates patient
needs to appropriate physician/healthcare provider and provide
follow-up when indicated.
9.Documents assessments, telephone calls, medication renewals, etc.
in the medical record per established guidelines. Maintains the
medical record by filing/scanning test results, charting lab
results, and other filing as indicated.
10.Performs selective clinical procedures as approved by policy and
maintains appropriate knowledge and skill level. Examples:
medication preparation and administration, dressing applications,
suture removals, first aid, vision screening, audiometry,
non-stress test, EKG, irrigations, etc.
11.Communicates with patients and visitors in a professional,
courteous, friendly and non-intimidating manner.
12.Schedules tests, admissions, etc. for patients with area
hospitals and facilities as ordered by the physician/healthcare
provider. In doing so, maintains a good rapport and cooperative
working relationship with all members of the office, other provider
offices, hospital services, and community agencies.
13.Provides a clean, safe environment for patients and associates.
Assists in the care, preparation and maintenance of supplies
adhering to the stewardship principals of the organization.
14.Maintains knowledge and skills of front office operations.
Assists as necessary with reception, medical records, scheduling
and billing functions of the office.
15.Knowledgeable of third party payor policies and procedures,
documentation requirements, and patient instruction procedures.
16.Maintains scheduled office visits.
17.Maintains technological competencies, organization, and neatness
in the work area. Completes all mandatory in-services in required
timeframe. Regularly assists co-workers as needed. Utilizes
resources in a manner that reflects an understanding of proper
stewardship.
18.Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as
directed.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Education: High school graduate or equivalent and/or graduate of:
(1) a one-year medical assistant program (2) an accredited two-year
medical assisting program. Previous experience/training in general
medical office skills and procedures. Proficient/knowledgeable in
medical terminology.
Licensure: Certification and/or registration as a medical
assistant. CPR certification required.
Experience: One to three years experience in a medical or physician
office preferred. Basic business office, clinical skills, and
computer skills preferred.
Other Job Requirements:
Must be tactful in handling patient problems often of a highly
personal and confidential nature. Must be able to maintain
self-composure during frustrating interpersonal situations.
Sustained mental attention required. Moderate to high levels of
stress should be anticipated on a daily basis. Must be able to
respond and react to emergency and changing situations calmly,
professionally, and in an expedient manner. Must be able to work
without constant direct supervision. Able to adjust communication
skills to the level of the patient.
May need to occasionally travel to other SJPN locations within the
three county area.
Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work
are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational
needs.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000
physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve
diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the
cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and
health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce
(through training and education, recruitment, retention, and
development), commitment and accountability, communication,
community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Keywords: Saint Joseph Health System, South Bend , Registered Nurse - River Park Family Medicine, Healthcare , South Bend, Indiana
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