Compassionate Registered Nurse — Patient Care & Diagnostics

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a registered nurse to interview patients, document in the EMR, record vital signs, assist physicians with examinations, and maintain patient comfort and safety throughout care.

You will follow physician orders, relay test results, educate patients, document services for billing, and monitor patient conditions. The role uses Centricity and other EMR tools; BSN preferred and AD/Diploma nurses are hired.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• The Christ Hospital Health Network does hire AD and Diploma nurses; BSN preferred.
• Years of experience: 3 years RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to determine medical problems, document in the EMR, record vital signs, assist with examinations, explain procedures to gain cooperation and ensure comfort and safety.
• Follow physician orders and lab requests, inform patients of test results, educate patients, document services in EMR for billing, and assist physicians as needed.
• Document nursing history and physical assessment in EMR, initiate patient education plans as prescribed.
• Abstract patient records via EMR, use Centricity and other software to support nursing tasks.
• Respond to emergencies per standards; maintain crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

Vital signs

Patient education

EMR documentation

Centricity EMR

Education

AD or Diploma in Nursing, BSN preferred

Tools

Centricity EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Interview's patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician, when necessary obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed and explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension, maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs, manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns.

Responsibilities

• Interview's patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician, when necessary obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed and explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension, maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs, manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns.
• Follows up on physician orders and lab requests, obtains direction from physician as needed and informs patient of test results and any further treatment prescribed; provides explanation and education to patient; documents services performed in EMR for billing purposes, observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents, and assists physician in clinical care of patient.
• Documents nursing history in EMR and physical assessment for assigned patients and initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician.
• Abstracts patient records via the EMR. May sort or do chart prep on occasion but not as a routine part of the position. Uses other EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management. Uses Centricity and other software as appropriate to support nursing functions.
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Maintains crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• The Christ Hospital Health Network does hire AD and Diploma nurses; BSN preferred.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3 years RN experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Defibrillator, blood pressure monitor, EKG equipment, treadmill and crash cart maintenance, copier, fax, computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Centricity, EMR preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed RN by State Board, certified in BLS required