RN Outpatient Specialty Practice - PT - Day - OB/GYN Yardley PA

Capital Health Screening Centre; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a part-time registered nurse to provide ambulatory care and support to physicians and staff. The role includes nursing care, wound care, education, and medication administration under the direction of licensed independent practitioners.

The position requires an RN license (NJ/PA), an associate degree or diploma in nursing, and at least 1 year of acute, urgent care, or outpatient experience, with BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree or graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• RN license in NJ or PA; second out-of-state RN license required within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an acute, urgent care or outpatient setting.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and treatment modalities for ambulatory patients.
• Assist LIP with procedures, remove sutures, manage wounds, and apply dressings.
• Explain laboratory results and procedures to patients and obtain history.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered by LIP.
• Triage patient medical calls and schedule tests per protocol.
• Prepare exam rooms and medical records for patients; document accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.

As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range: $36.47 - $47.89

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Position Overview

This is a PART TIME 20 hours/week position. Performs nursing care/treatment modalities appropriate for individual patients. Assists LIP with procedures, removes sutures, cleans wounds, applies dressings. References policies and procedures to assure Capital Health best practices are followed. Supports principles from Capital Health core mission (quality care, compassion, dignity and comprehensive continuum of care). Seeks interpretation or understanding of the illness, pain, fear, anxiety or other stressful emotion. Acknowledges and includes patients' family during communication with the patient,as appropriate and as designated by ambulatory patient. Assesses need for patient education. Plans, implements and documents patient education and evaluates and documents patient compliance. Calls patients to explain laboratory and test results under the direction of the LIP. Explains preparations and procedures to patient. Obtains and records patient history. Reviews laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIPs according to established protocol. Prepares patients, exam rooms and medical records for scheduled and non-scheduled patients. Obtains specimens and cultures, identifying patients and specimens according to CH policy. Recognizes important changes in patient condition and reacts appropriately in the Ambulatory setting. Administers medications accurately and safely. Documents patient's records according to established protocol. Performs and demonstrates technical skills specific to assigned Ambulatory setting. Administers immunizations, and other injections as ordered by LIP according to established protocol and documents. Calls in prescriptions to pharmacies under the direction of the LIP. Completes competency checklist with their preceptors. Documents quality control for waived testing and sterilization of instruments as required according to established policies and procedures. Performs Quality Assurance activities as defined by Ambulatory setting. Maintains logs of laboratory work, X-rays and other tests and monitors receipt of results to assure continuity or care. Documents refrigerator temperatures for proper storage of medications and specimens and takes appropriate action if outside acceptable range. May participate in Research studies depending on practice. Triages patient medical phone calls, assessing the patients' status, and schedules according to established protocol. Performs and documents part of the physical assessment including, but not limited to chief complaint and vital signs. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity. Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associates degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• NJ or PA license based on primary state office location required.
• Must attain second out of state RN license (NJ or PA) within three months from date of hire.
• Experience: One year experience in an acute, urgent care or outpatient setting.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Knowledge and Skills: Excellent customer service skills.
• Special Training: Proficient computer skills.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl

Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.

Sensory Requi