Medical Assistant (Dr.Hegarty) (FT)

Optim Healthcare; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Optim Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse for MedSurg night shift (7pm-7am) to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluation of patient status.

You will document health data, administer medications, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to optimize outcomes. A current RN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• RN required with current state license; CPR certification.
• Minimum one year nursing experience; clinic experience preferred.
• Completion of nursing training from an accredited school; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to patients including assessment, treatment, care planning and evaluation.
• Obtain patient consent and document health history, vital signs and health risk factors.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response; educate patients and families.
• Document patient data in medical records and participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve care.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Prioritizing

Medical care coordination

Crisis intervention

Patient triage

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

Job description

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Registered Nurse/MedSurg (FT) 7pm-7am Sylvania, GA

Nursing Screven Full-time Regular Screven, Sylvania, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2790

Job Supervisory Responsibilities:May participate in supervision of medical assistants, medical administrative assistants, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants

General Summary:An exempt position responsible for providing primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation.

• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.

Education:RN. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

Experience:Minimum one year of professional nursing experience. Clinic experience preferred.

Other Requirements:Current state registered nurse license. Current CPR certificate.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of wellness/illness, growth and development, human behavior, psychosocial factors, and alternative health care treatments.
• Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.

Skills:

• Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination.
• Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
• Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.

Abilities:

• Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources.
• Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan.
• Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.

Equipment Operated:Standard nursing equipment and supplies including thermometer and syringes. May involve use of assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, ventilators, pulse oximetry units, and oxygen tanks. May require use of computer.

Work Environment:Medical exam/treatment rooms and medical offices. Controlled lighting, acoustics, air quality, and temperature settings. Environmental hazards may be unpredictable including exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.

Mental/Physical Requirements:Involves standing, walking, bending, grasping, manipulating, and squatting. Occasional need to lift patient during transfer/turn process with or without assistance. Stress can be triggered by workload and complex cases.