Medical Office RN

Jackson County Hospital District; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity seeks a licensed Registered Nurse to join our clinical team in Florida. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting with examinations, procedures, and medications, while ensuring accuracy and patient safety.

You will perform assessments, respond to emergencies, coordinate referrals, and maintain documentation in compliance with state and Joint Commission standards, while protecting patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Florida RN license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS dependent on department.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and assist patient in and out of the clinic.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and reassessments within licensure scope.
• Administer medications and injections with accurate documentation.
• Perform clinical procedures including EKGs, nebulizer treatments, fingerstick glucose testing, urinalysis, and fecal occult blood testing with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and obtain insurance pre-authorizations as required.
• Communicate patient information to providers by phone in a timely manner.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Clinical procedures support

Education

Florida RN License

Job description

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and assist patient in and out of the clinic as needed
• Performs thorough initial and ongoing patient assessments and reassessments within the scope of licensure
• Ensure patient needs are consistently met, consulting with health team members as appropriate
• Act promptly and effectively in emergency situations
• Chaperone providers during examinations and assist with procedures
• Administer medications and injections with accurate documentation
• Perform clinical procedures including EKGs, nebulizer treatments, fingerstick glucose testing urinalysis, and fecal occult blood testing with accurate documentation
• Apply appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families with accurate documentation
• Provide age- appropriate care based on established standards
• Schedule patient appointments and imaging studies in accordance with clinic policy
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
• Obtain insurance pre-authorizations as required
• Communicate patient information via phone to providers in a timely and accurate manner
• Call in prescription refills as authorized by providers
• Review physician orders and carry out new orders accurately
• Ensure all assigned tasks and responsibilities are completed by the end of each workday
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized patient rooms
• Assist with inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and quality control of patient care equipment
• Ensure proper storage and handling of medications and biologicals
• Identify and report compliance concerns through appropriate channels
• Schedule and document patient appointments according to policy
• Demonstrates the ability to assess, monitor, and revise the plan of care based on physician orders and patient response.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide individualized, one-on-one patient care, ensuring needs are consistently met through collaboration with appropriate healthcare team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or provider

Requirements

Regulatory Requirements

• Completes annual educational requirements within the assigned time frame.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and Joint Commission regulations related to their department and, as appropriate, to the hospital.
• FL License RN
• BLS Certification
• ACLS/PALS Certification dependent on department

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Is willing to receive constructive feedback to enhance self-improvement.
• Completes work within designated time.
• Attends and participates on hospital committees, as appropriate.
• Wears required identification while on duty.
• Does not avoid challenging tasks.
• Assists in the training of students, co-workers or other personnel.
• Relays important information to other staff/shifts to maintain consistency in operations.
• Understands how to utilize the grievance process to resolve concerns.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Computer Skills

• Demonstrates basic computer skills and knowledge consistent with the needs of their department.

Safety/Environment

• Knows the limitations of their license/certifications and does not practice outside these limitations.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and department
• Responsible for the safe handling of equipment as well as maintaining safety for themselves.
• Knows the proper procedure for calling codes and the proper response for each code according to department protocol (i.e. fire, lock down, infant abduction, bomb threat, etc.)
• Knows the proper procedure for reporting incidents involving the patient, visitor or employee.Know where to find MSDS information when needed.
• Is aware of hazards and hazardous materials and how to maintain a safe environment.